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Assistant Construction Project Manager (Wind / Renewables - Nationwide Opportunities!)

Overview: Are you ready to take the next step in your construction career and help shape the future of clean energy? We're looking for a self-driven, resourceful, and disciplined Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of utility-scale wind projects across the U.S. This is a high-impact, growth-oriented role designed to develop future project leaders. You'll be part of a team that partners with top energy clients nationwide to build a more sustainable future-one project at a time. Working directly onsite, you'll collaborate with field teams, subcontractors, and senior leadership to ensure projects are executed safely, on time, and within budget. You'll play a critical role in managing day-to-day operations, tracking progress, and solving problems in real time-while learning the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through close-out. Location & Travel Details: You'll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This is a traveling position (up to 100%), where you will be onsite at a project location. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You'll spend 8-16 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. A vehicle allowance will be provided. Our company has one of the industry leading rotational programs as well, with routine travel home from the jobsite. Company Overview MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power,Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors,Transportation Contractor). We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone-from interns to executives-to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry. The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Responsibilities: Responsibilities • Coordinate engineering studies • Coordinate change order requests • Coordinate situations with engineers • Coordinate with estimating on projects • Submittals and requests for information • Work with owners and clients on specifications and technical questions in planning stages • Work on projects in planning stages • Coordinate with owners or clients on planning projects • Coordinate with regional managers on status of projects • Create subcontracts and PO's • Track job costs and predict monthly revenue streams • Manage QA/QC on projects • Identify, research and resolve all contract disputes with the Owner • Maintain prime contract with the Owner or Client • Establish monthly billing procedure with the Owner or Client • Establish and maintain job cost control, which will be reported monthly • Review general conditions cost on a monthly basis • Review subcontractor's application for payment based on percent complete and approve or adjust • Approve material and subcontract invoices for payment • Issue change orders to subcontractors • Initiate and execute all monthly progress payments to the Owner Qualifications: Qualifications • Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience • Minimum of five years of Solar or EPC construction industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward The Company's Zero Injury principles • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Read, analyze and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or governmental regulations • Write reports, business correspondence and document project activities • Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and the general public • Effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors • Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry What's in it for you: Financial Wellbeing • Compensation $100k-$110k/year, commensurate with experience • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care) Health & Wellness • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount • Discounted National Gym Membership Network Family & Lifestyle • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation • Employee Assistance Program Planning for the Unexpected • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage • Emergency Travel Assistance Program • Group legal plan Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/. MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team. Appcast (For Export):

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Project Development Associate

Renewable America is hiring a Project Development Associate in San Jose, CA, to support solar plus storage projects. Responsibilities include project development, environmental compliance, technical design, and managing operational performance. The ideal candidate should be motivated, eager to learn, and passionate about renewable energy, assisting in due diligence, permitting processes, and collaboration across teams to ensure project success. About Renewable America: Renewable America is committed to investing in end-to-end development of local small utility-scale solar+storage and multi-customer community microgrids projects. Through this infrastructure improvement, we provide emergency power to vulnerable populations and critical facilities during grid outages. Dispatchable renewable energy can transform the traditional grid through decentralized generation and create Local Resiliency. Our vision is to lead the way to the future of Community Microgrids by developing projects in strategic locations while minimizing possible environmental impacts on the land. Our extensive services include engineering, financing, construction, and maintenance. With every project, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting our communities with economic development and renewable energy access. Renewable America has over 320 megawatts (MWdc) of solar and 680 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage projects under development throughout California. Our projects are strategically located to provide maximum benefit to the region, while also meeting the community’s demand needs. Scope of Job: Renewable America is seeking a motivated and dynamic Development Associate to join our team. This role combines project development, interconnection, environmental compliance, and engineering support, contributing to the development of solar plus storage projects. The ideal candidate will assist with due diligence, project pricing, permitting processes, and technical design tasks. Additionally, you will manage operational asset performance, ensuring the smooth operation of systems. We are looking for someone eager to learn quickly, manage multiple projects, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. A passion for renewable energy is essential. Responsibilities: • Assist in preparing preliminary PV designs, system layouts, and refining single-line diagrams. • Simulate annual solar energy production using specialized software. • Coordinate with the development team on project pricing, competitive analysis, and the offtake strategy. • Assist in preparing, submitting, and monitoring the progress of interconnection applications and ensuring compliance with permitting requirements. • Collaborate with land acquisition, engineering, finance, and environmental teams to align project timelines and permitting schedules. • Support the selection and management of environmental consultants to conduct studies and prepare reports for city, county, and state permit approvals. • Monitor permitting applications, ensuring compliance with regulations and identifying key permitting issues that may affect project timelines. • Independently manage operational asset performance, responding to system alerts to minimize downtime and optimize operations. • Participate in due diligence for new projects by identifying potential permitting challenges, costs, and proposing solutions. • Provide updates to leadership on permitting status and assist in the preparation of RFO/RFP bids. • Work with the Origination & Power Marketing Manager to support pricing, contract negotiations, and communication with stakeholders to secure favorable contracts. • Stay informed about changing technologies, regulations, and trends influencing the renewable energy market, providing proactive feedback to the development team. Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or related field. • 1-3 years of experience in US power finance, trading, origination, sales & marketing, renewable energy project development, or comparable experience. • Previous experience supporting city/county/state permitting for renewable energy projects and knowledge of environmental compliance processes is preferred. • Proficiency with software tools for project tracking and permitting compliance (e.g., ARCGIS, AUTOCAD, PVSYST). • Experience in solar plus storage projects, interconnection, and operational asset management is highly desirable. Education/Experience: • Requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or similar discipline • 1-3 years of experience in US power finance, trading, origination, sales & marketing, or comparable experience is required. Experience supporting city/county/state permitting for renewable energy projects, with knowledge of environmental compliance processes. • Previous experience in project development or renewable energy marketing is preferred. • Strong understanding of permitting regulations such as CEQA and related environmental regulations for solar energy projects. • Knowledge of solar and storage project pricing, competitive analysis, and offtake structures is a plus. • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. • Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Proficiency with software tools for project tracking and permitting compliance (specific tools may be listed as needed). Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: • Strong understanding of permitting regulations, such as CEQA and environmental regulations for solar energy projects. • Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently in a fast-paced environment. • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ability to maintain complex financial models. • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams. • Strong work ethic, detail-oriented, and able to quickly adapt to new tasks and dynamic circumstances. • Commercial mindset with strong prioritization and problem-solving skills. • Motivated, energetic, and willing to learn new software tools and systems as needed.

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Renewable Energy Consultant

JobzMall Select is searching for an experienced Renewable Energy Consultant who can help our customers make informed decisions about their renewable energy needs. The ideal candidate for this position will have the qualifications and drive to provide tailored energy consulting services that satisfy our customers' unique requirements. The successful candidate will possess a demonstrated ability to build and maintain customer relationships; a proactive, collaborative work style; and a passion for renewable energy. If you have the qualifications and experience we need and the enthusiasm to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities: Provide tailored energy consulting services to JobzMall Select customers. Develop and maintain positive customer relationships. Collaborate with other departments to ensure customers’ renewable energy needs are met. Research and analyze customer energy needs to provide the most suitable recommendation. Educate customers on renewable energy options. Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in renewable energy. Ensure customer satisfaction by providing high-quality service. Monitor customer accounts to ensure all agreements are being met. Represent JobzMall Select at renewable energy conferences and events. Prepare reports on customer energy usage and other related metrics. JobzMall Select is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Overview

Entering the wind trade in San Jose, CA, often begins with a specialized training program, which combines hands-on experience with theoretical learning, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Training programs typically last between six months to a year and require extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector employs 10,000 workers across the country, with a significant presence in California, and projects a 60% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Trainees in San Jose earn an average of $1,360 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $100,000 annually. Educational institutions, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training help aspiring wind energy professionals find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.

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