Assistant Project Manager

Solaris Energy Infrastructure; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Insurance

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

Company matching 401(k) retirement

Paid time off, 10 holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive compensation packages

Job summary

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support planning and delivery of distributed power projects in the energy sector. You will work with the Project Manager to keep schedules, budgets, and scope on track while serving as a communication bridge among clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.

The role involves 30-40% travel to client and project locations, hands-on coordination, and ensuring safety and code compliance in field activities.

Job description

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) provides scalable equipment-based solutions for use in distributed power generation as well as the management of raw materials used in the completion of oil and natural gas wells. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Solaris serves multiple U.S. end markets, including energy, data centers, and other commercial and industrial sectors.

About the Opportunity

The Assistant Project Manager supports project delivery from planning through closeout, working alongside the Project Manager to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and within scope. This role combines administrative coordination with hands-on project support, acting as a communication link between the project team, vendors, subcontractors, and clients.

This role will travel about 30-40% to client and project locations.

Essential Functions

• Organize project files, maintain project databases, and track progress against schedule and milestones.
• Prepare cost estimates, invoices, and progress reports; assist with budget tracking, expense monitoring, and change order documentation.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and site visits; review and respond to requests for information (RFIs).
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to keep deliverables and deadlines on track.
• Review contracts and coordinate technical or design plans; monitor material deliveries and equipment logistics.
• Support field activities, including Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) where applicable, and confirm work meets safety and code requirements.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication between clients, project team members, and the Project Manager to keep projects moving smoothly.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered in place of a degree.
• 2-5 years of project coordination experience in construction, engineering, or power generation; industry-specific experience in electrical or power generation is a plus.
• Working knowledge of project management software such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Primavera, or Procore, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or similar entry-level project management certification is a plus, though not required.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts
• Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks
• Independent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asking "how can we do this better"
• Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions and ability to adapt to change
• Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative
• Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential

Our CREATORS Culture

At Solaris, we believe that staying true to our core beliefs improves our decision-making, productivity and is key to our individual and collective achievements. Combining your innovative thinking with our core values that encourage Communication, Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Accountability, Teamwork & Transparency, Ownership, Results and Safety, we become CREATORS.

We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to the Solaris “First in Service & Innovation” culture through competitive pay and benefits packages and ongoing career development.

• Competitive compensation packages
• Disability Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, Solaris reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time. Solaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.