Assistant Project Manager, Energy Storage

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Energy Storage team in our Englewood or Westminster, CO office. The Assistant Project Manager will provide support to an experienced project manager on complex and/or multi-service projects. They will also be responsible for project management of small and/or single-service projects and support a service lead on small and/or single-service projects. The Assistant Project Manager will play a key role in stakeholder relationships, team management, project planning and monitoring, oversight of project work and deliverables, managing uncertainty and change, and timely invoicing and AR collection. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. 

• Support the overall project manager or take full accountability for small/single-service projects. 

• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, both internal and external. 

• Coordinate and manage project teams, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. 

• Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. 

• Oversee project work to ensure it is completed on time and within budget. 

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and contractual requirements. 

• Monitor project health and take corrective action as needed. 

• Manage uncertainty and change, including scope creep and change orders. 

• Ensure timely invoicing and collection of accounts receivable. 

• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of proposals for single- and multi-service projects. 

• Collaborate with service leadership and client managers in reviewing proposal and pricing strategy. 

• Manage the contracting process, including term negotiation led by others. 

• Facilitate project meetings and distribute minutes and action logs. 

• Represent the organization in communications related to assigned projects. 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field 

• 2-4 years of experience in a project coordinator or similar role 

• Professional licensure in a technical field, CAPM, or related certification 

• Strong organizational and time management skills 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment 

• Proficiency in project management software and tools 

• Attention to detail and ability to multitask 

• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities 

• Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies 

• Experience in managing complex and/or multi-service projects 

• Familiarity with multiple service and multiple office environments 

• Previous experience mentoring and supporting junior project staff 

• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards 

• Advanced proficiency in project management software and tools 

Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many of the markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multidiscipline professional engineering firm and serves wind, solar, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from multiple offices across the U.S.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30 respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-wining 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.