Assistant Project Manager - Talent Pool

This posting is for our Talent Pool. We regularly post and hire Assistant Project Managers in all of our locations and are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team. While our review and feedback may be more delayed than our traditional open position, applying here helps to ensure you are first in line when we are ready to hire and can help fast-track a great fit. 

Are you a self-motivated, difference maker with a growth mindset? If you answered yes, then we’re excited to hear from you.

We’re looking for Assistant Project Managers to join our growing team of here at PEC (Pacific Energy Concepts), but, before we dive into the nitty-gritty, we’d love to tell you a bit about us.

We’ve been around for 15 years and are an innovative, growing company that’s making a significant, industry-wide impact. We work hard, laugh hard, and create truly amazing things together. Our core values- Build to Last, Do the Right Thing, Play to Win, and Push the Envelope, aren’t the typical empty talking points you’ll find floating around, they’re fundamental to the people we are and the people we hire. Our mission is impact, and our energy- efficiency solutions yield results that advance our clients’ businesses on a larger scale.

We’re North America’s most innovative energy optimization company. We deliver customized energy-efficiency solutions (like LED, advanced controls, Energy Monitoring, and EV Charging Stations) that go beyond energy savings, helping our partners "run efficient, save money, and work happy" all while reducing their carbon footprint.

With deep knowledge of the energy-efficiency industry, we are experts in designing, developing, and deploying targeted solutions in complex and specialized environments. This is why brands like Costco, IKEA, Jeld-Wen and Alaska Airlines (to name a few of the 5000+ companies we work with) put their trust in us.

The Job

At PEC, we understand that customer satisfaction is key. That’s why we’re seeking a qualified Assistant Project Managers in multiple offices to provide field support to complete onsite project activities, manage all service-based projects by hiring and managing subcontractors to implement defined work, and generate Project Management deliverables for customer-direct material sales. The ideal candidate would be enthusiastic about working towards a career in project management. This position is an in-office role that involves 50%+ travel nationwide.

Job Duties:

• Frequently travel to customer facilities to provide field support (50%+ Nationwide Travel) which includes:
• Conducting material inventories.
• Assisting in kick-off of project installations and inspecting installation progress.
• Conducting project completion walks and incentive post inspections.
• Training and commissions on system controls for customers.
• Auditing project scope, measuring light level readings, and photographing, recording, and communicating observations.

Manage service-based projects which includes:

• Overseeing project operations by providing coordination, stakeholder communication, and technical control during project implementation.
• Take complete control of project by collecting labor bids, negotiating, hiring, and managing subcontractors to fulfill project requirements.
• Generating and managing technical documentation for all project stages.
• Handling escalated and/or higher-level warranty claims.
• Conducting vendor negotiations.
• Coordinating warranty installations, as needed.
• Quoting material and labor costs for customers to implement warranty materials.
• Managing services and labor only sales.

Manages material sales which includes:

• Building and processing material only orders, tracking materials, and coordinating their delivery.
• Perform project management practices to meet project requirements and customer expectations.
• Assisting with Energy Incentive activities, when needed.
• Receive and inventory shipments to PEC and assists with other general warehouse organization.
• Assist to train project team members and improve and maintain training materials.

• 4 Year college Degree is preferred but not required.

• 2+ years of project management experience required.
• 2+ years of professional business experience is preferred.
• Team Player with ownership mindset
• Proven ability to exceed customer expectations.
• The desire to work hard in effort to provide the best quality projects.
• Great Attitude and sense of humor.
• Desire to work with a fun, fast-paced team and make an impact in a play-to-win atmosphere.
• Must be detailed-oriented, able to work independently, and autonomously manage schedule.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, some project management software experience & committed to master any other necessary tools.

Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations:

A valid, insurable Driver's License is required.

PEC is not able to provide sponsorship for work visas. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Working with some of the best and brightest in energy-efficiency comes with lots of perks. We’re a collaborative bunch who are passionate about our work and devoted to the well-being of our fellow team members. We offer some of the best benefits around and we think you’ll be impressed!

• Competitive Salary $65,000 - $80,000
• Gain Share Bonus up-to 10%
• 4% 401k Matching
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance covered 90%
• Open PTO
• Onsite Gym, weekly lunches, team trips, the list goes on…

*Quick moment to brag -- we were recently highlighted by Inc in their 2025 Best Places to Work and voted #1 Small Employer by The Oregonian. Check us out at:

 Inc Best Workplaces

&

Oregonian Top Workplace

If you want to spend your time doing meaningful work with a company that empowers its team members, then apply here!

PEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals.

Employment with PEC is contingent upon completing a drug & background screen.

We recruit, hire and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.

PEC’s commitment to providing equal employment opportunities extends to all aspects of employment, including job assignment, compensation, discipline and access to benefits and training.