Associate Project Manager

Job Title: Associate Project Manager – Project Services GroupLevel: Experienced • Location: Remote or Lakewood, CO • Position Type: Full Time • Education Level: 4‑Year Degree • Salary Range: $105,000.00 – $130,000.00 • Travel: Typical 11‑25% • Shift: Day • Category: Project Management About the Position As an Associate Project Manager in the Project Services group, you will oversee electrical substation, transmission line, utility‑scale photovoltaic solar, wind energy, and energy storage projects through development, engineering, and construction support. This includes planning and tracking progress on active engineering projects, including financial performance, managing multiple project portfolios, and traveling to meet with clients and inspect major construction milestones at job sites. Essential Responsibilities Review and manage engineering schedules, budgets, scope, and subcontractors. Manage the collection, organization, and filing of all project documentation, both internally and for external third‑party stakeholders and project financing needs. Lead project status update meetings with clients, providing schedule updates, submitting, and answering requests for information, and reporting on engineering progress. Ensure project quality control and customer satisfaction by reviewing and monitoring engineering deliverables. Coordinate with EPC contractors, electric utilities, and other clients to ensure adherence to and compliance with contract terms and delivery of contractual deliverables. Manage and coordinate activities of internal teams of engineers to deliver projects on time and within project budgets. Support permitting and jurisdictional approval processes as needed for engineering projects. Manage and coordinate utility interconnection processes for construction projects and related documentation needed for project interconnection and testing. Perform other job‑related duties as assigned. Must Have Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or a related field. 1 – 3 years of industry‑specific project management experience. Familiarity with electrical substations, transmission lines, medium‑voltage collection and distribution, PV engineering, and battery storage. Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CPM scheduling, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6. Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges among all parties during stressful situations. Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and executive‑level reporting that ensures timely action and decision‑making in time‑pressured scenarios. Strong written and verbal command of the English language. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Nice to Have Project Management Institute PMP certification preferred. Working Conditions Work Environment: Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required. Travel: Typical 15‑25%. Physical Activities: Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Managerial Responsibility: Team members are responsible for managing their own work schedule with input from their supervisor and completing assigned tasks. They should identify discrepancies in assigned work and bring them to the attention of the supervisor or engineer responsible for the project in a timely manner. Their work products should be self‑checked in a manner suitable for review by the supervisor or engineer. About NEI Electric Power Engineering Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. NEI is recognized as a top workplace by the Denver Post for four straight years (2020-2023). As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems. We value collaboration, accountability, and diverse perspectives. Current EEO Statement: NEI Electric Power Engineering is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information. Team Member Benefits 100% employer‑paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and long‑term disability. Voluntary life insurance. 401(k) with employer matching and 100% immediate vesting. Annual and discretionary bonus programs. Paid vacation and sick time. Employer‑paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, and conferences. Paid parental leave. Tuition reimbursement. Eight paid holidays, including one floating holiday. Annual team building. Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility. Career development, training, and coaching opportunities. Pet insurance. NEI Electric Power Engineering participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your completed Form I‑9 to confirm your work authorization in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr