Assistant Project Manager

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Assistant Project Manager to join our Wind team. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 

• Help assist Senior Project Manager to manage overall project performance (quality, scope, schedule, cost, communication, resource issues, risks, and customer satisfaction), utilizing the resources of team members.
• May serve as single-point-of-contact by establishing, maintaining, and managing customer, subcontractor, and joint venture partner's expectations (where applicable) relating to project performance.
• Reports project status and performance data as required to management, project sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Supports the planning, monitoring, and controls of the project throughout its life-cycle (bid, contract award, engineering/design, procurement, construction, closeout).
• Independently submit and record project invoices.
• Run financial reports for assigned projects.
• Monitor project deadlines and benchmarks and support the Project manager with monthly reports.
• Prepare and present meetings notes when necessary.
• Resolve questions regarding the project; research and provide appropriate answers after reviewing with the team and the Project Manager to stakeholders.
• At any given time could be involved in a combination of:
• Managing a major project.
• Mentoring others. (based on PMI's PMBOK®)
• Assist in marketing and business development activities.
• Assist in changes to the project plans.
• Developing process for managing Projects.
• Reviewing Standards for Project Execution (Checklists, Flowcharts, etc.)
• Mentor and support Project Assistants

• Industry experience in Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Energy Storage or Power Delivery Projects
• Knowledge and application of PM processes
• Knowledge and application of Financial Management.
• Basic understanding and application of contract commercial terms.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• At least 2-4 years experience as a Project Coordinator or similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or business-related discipline
• CAPM certification or related certification (i.e. PMP)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes
in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. 

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. 

Join us in creating a better world.

In 2024, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #13 and #40, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood one national 1st place award for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #83 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2024. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.