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About the Role

Ferrovial Energy is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to oversee all aspects of the permitting, regulatory compliance, project controls, and project delivery processes required for the construction and operation of a solar project. This role reports to the Project Manager, with weekly travel to the project site. Relocation support will be provided for candidates outside of the Austin, TX area that wish to apply. The Assistant Project Manager will lead permitting strategy and execution, manage relationships with regulatory bodies at all levels of government, support project delivery and construction oversight activities, and ensure the project maintains full compliance throughout its lifecycle. As part of the Owner’s Representative team, this role will protect the project owner’s interests by coordinating and overseeing the performance of EPC contractor, consultants, and third-party service providers throughout project execution.

Responsibilities

Support the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing project activities from development through construction and close-out.
Drive project execution by tracking schedules, milestones, consultants, contractual obligations, and key deliverables.
Coordinate project meetings, site visits, contractors, consultants, Owner's Engineer activities, and follow-up actions.
Manage project documentation, including engineering, QA/QC, permitting, inspection, and construction records.
Monitor permitting, environmental, and interconnection milestones, and compliance requirements.
Support budget monitoring, change order tracking, and cost control activities.
Support cross-functional activities required to achieve key project milestones and objectives.
Support reporting, project controls, and management reporting activities.
Manage the project's permitting and regulatory requirements, ensuring timely acquisition and maintenance of all permits and approvals.
Support relationships with project stakeholders, including local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and authorities.
Coordinate with the Project Manager, internal teams, external consultants, and legal counsel to ensure compliance with environmental, permitting, and interconnection requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
3-5 years of experience in renewable energy, engineering, construction, project management, or a related field.
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and guidelines applicable to renewable energy development.
Demonstrated experience developing projects through complex permitting environments.
Demonstrated experience interacting with government agencies at local, state, and federal levels.
Experience monitoring compliance and maintaining rigorous documentation through the project lifecycle.
Experience working collaboratively in a cross-functional and culturally diverse team environment.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to develop and implement effective permitting strategies in complex regulatory environments.
Skilled at managing multiple workstreams simultaneously under deadline pressure.
Effective negotiator with the ability to build and sustain regulatory relationships.
Meticulous attention to detail in permit application preparation and compliance documentation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Motivated self-starter with a goal-oriented mindset and flexibility to adapt in dynamic environments.
Commitment to continuous improvement.

Skills

Project Controls
Cross-Functional Support
Permitting
Regulatory Compliance
Stakeholder Management
Project Delivery
Construction Oversight
EPC Contractor Coordination
Consultant Management
Third-Party Service Provider Coordination
Permitting Strategy
Regulatory Body Relationship Management
Project Documentation Management
Environmental Compliance
Interconnection Compliance
Budget Monitoring
Change Order Tracking
Cost Control
Financing Support
Land Matters Support
Reporting
Risk Mitigation
Negotiation
Problem-Solving
Adaptability

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

3-5 years of experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred

Benefits

Relocation support
Compelling benefits package
Employee wellbeing initiatives

About the Company

Ferrovial is a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives.
Ferrovial is leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport.
Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35).
Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index.
We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide.
Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.
The Energy business unit is created with the objective of promoting the transition to a more sustainable and clean economy.
We are present in Ferrovial core markets, and our focus is to provide innovative solutions for the development, construction and operation of renewable energy generation, storage and transmission infrastructures.
We also offer energy efficiency solutions for both, public and private clients.
Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves.
We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together.

Equal Opportunity

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.