ABOUT THE ROLE

Novitium Energy is seeking a driven Junior Project Manager with direct industry experience to take hands-on ownership of sub-tasks, sub-portfolios, and small-scale renewable energy projects. Working under the guidance of Senior Project Managers, you will actively manage day-to-day project milestones, drive vendor and subcontractor accountability, and ensure engineering and procurement timelines stay on track. This is an execution-focused role for a project manager with foundational experience who is ready to manage project workflows independently and step up within our growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• • Sub-Portfolio & Project Execution: Take direct ownership of designated project phases, smaller scopes, or individual construction sub-portfolios from engineering kickoff through physical handoff.

  • Milestone & Schedule Management: Directly monitor engineering and procurement schedules, proactively identifying bottlenecks, expediting delays, and holding external vendors and contractors accountable to deadlines.

  • Contractor & Vendor Management: Serve as a primary day-to-day point of contact for subcontractors and suppliers, tracking scope compliance, procurement deliverables, and submittals.

  • Documentation & System Ownership: Maintain absolute data integrity across project management platforms (Procore, Smartsheet, Box), ensuring all budgets, RFIs, change orders, and schedules are accurately logged and updated.

  • Reporting & Risk Tracking: Prepare clear status updates and risk reports for Senior PMs and internal stakeholders; facilitate inter-departmental handoff decks to ensure smooth transitions across project stages.

  Qualifications

  • Experience: 2–4 years of direct project management experience, specifically within renewable energy, solar, utility, or commercial construction.

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

  • Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and hands-on experience using construction/project tools such as Procore, Smartsheet, or Box.

  • Core Competencies: Proven ability to manage schedules independently, drive project accountability, evaluate competing priorities, and solve technical/logistical issues in a fast-paced environment.

  • Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.

  Benefits & Work Environment

  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options.

  • Retirement: 401(k) plan.

  • Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, and paid company holidays.

  • Professional Growth: Continuous learning support, industry conference access, and professional development stipends.

  • Workplace Flexibility: Flexible work policy.