Assistant Project Manager

SST Direct; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per-diem

Company Truck

Fuel Card

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

PTO

Job summary

SST Direct is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join an EPC firm that self-performs a significant portion of construction for utility-scale solar projects. This role requires 100% travel across the Southeast and extending to West Texas.

Responsibilities include overseeing large-scale solar projects, tracking budget delivery, scheduling, change orders, and coordinating with owners, subcontractors, and vendors. Strong communication and on-site leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• 2-4 years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager on large-scale utility solar projects or on-site field experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall project management and oversight of large-scale utility solar projects.
• Track budgets, schedules, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Maintain client relationships and provide regular reporting as required.
• Supervise subcontractors and vendors on site to meet schedule and budget.
• Coordinate with engineering and field teams to resolve field challenges and support RFI/submittal processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

DIRECT HIRE: We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firm that self-performs a significant portion of the construction for utility-scale solar projects. This position requires 100% travel, primarily throughout the Southeast and extending as far as West Texas.

• Recent college grads are encouraged to apply
• Salary starts at $80,000, please let us know what you desire, since salary is negotiable depending on experience
• Annual bonus of 10%, possible 10% kicker on top of the first 10%
• Per-diem is available
• Company Truck & Fuel card
• Comprehensive employee benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision insurance 401k match, PTO, and more!

Responsibilities for Assistant Project Manager

• Responsible for overall project management and oversight of large-scale utility solar projects.
• Assist in tracking budget delivery, scheduling, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Interacts regularly with Owner, complies with client's needs and submits regular reporting, as required.
• Maintain relationships between the customers and subcontractors.
• Monitors construction activities, productivities, and create daily/weekly/monthly reports.
• Administer QA/QC program as work progresses.
• Assist project manager and O&M team to effectively close out projects.
• Assists Project Manager and company schedulers to manage and update project schedule.
• Assists Project Manager to contract and manage Subcontractors and vendors for the site.
• Coordinate with engineering and field team to trouble shoot field challenges.
• Assists in cost forecasting for projects.
• Conducts trade pre-construction meetings, coordinates subcontractors and vendors, coordinates permit inspections, and maintains any subcontractor relationships.
• Assists project engineers with RFI's & Submittals.
• Manages Subcontractors onsite to ensure that project is on schedule and within budget.

Requirements for Assistant Project Manager

• Qualified candidates must have an associate degree or equivalent experience, 2-4 years' experience as an Assistant Project Manager on large-scale utility solar projects or field experience working on site on Large Scale Utility Solar projects
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office programs
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel to different solar projects throughout the United States.