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 Assistant Project Manager to join an EPC firm that self-performs a significant portion of construction for utility-scale solar projects. The role requires 100% travel across the Southeast and toward West Texas.

Recent college grads are encouraged to apply. Salary starts at $80,000, negotiable depending on experience, with a 10% annual bonus and a possible 10% kicker. Per-diem is available and a company truck with a fuel card plus comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2-4 years’ experience as an Assistant Project Manager on large-scale utility solar projects or field experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall project management and oversight of large-scale utility solar projects.
• Assist in tracking budget delivery, scheduling, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Communicate with Owner and comply with client needs; submit regular reporting.
• Maintain relationships between customers and subcontractors.
• Monitor construction activities, productivity, and generate regular reports.

Skills

Travel readiness

Strong communication

Organized & detail oriented

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.