Assistant Project Manager (Solar)

IEA Constructors; Town of Middleton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Coordinator to oversee renewable construction projects across the US. This role involves managing project phases from initiation to completion, ensuring effective communication with clients and stakeholders. You will coordinate engineering studies, manage quality assurance processes, and handle financial tracking of job costs. The position offers the chance to travel extensively, with support for living expenses and a vehicle allowance. Join a dynamic team in a fast-growing company that values sustainability and innovation, and take your career to new heights in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Emergency Travel Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Solar or EPC construction industry.
• Proficient in project coordination and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering studies and change order requests.
• Manage QA/QC on projects and track job costs.
• Work with clients on specifications and technical questions.

Skills

Project Coordination

Construction Management

Estimating

Blueprint Interpretation

Microsoft Office Suite

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

OVERVIEW:

Responsible for coordinating projects from lead phase to completion. 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 8-12 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for routine travel home (rotation) from the jobsite. A vehicle allowance will be provided.

Company Overview:

MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure. Sustainability is foundational to our culture and influences everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, boasts a rich history of over 90 years in the construction industry. With more than 35,000 workers and over 400 offices nationwide, we offer our employees the flexibility to work in various locations.

Our company is growing fast and offers various opportunities for qualified, talented, and motivated professionals. As part of the MasTec Team, you will experience exciting new projects, professional practices, culture, and support for developing your skills. Benefit from an environment that's creative, groundbreaking, and, above all, supportive.

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

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 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, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 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

• 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

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 [e-mail].

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.