Assistant Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10% or more

Per-diem available

Company Truck & Fuel card

Comprehensive benefits: Medical,Dental

PTO and 401k match

Job summary

SST Direct seeks an Assistant Project Manager to lead the oversight of large-scale utility solar projects as part of an EPC firm that self-performs significant construction work. The role requires 100% travel across the Southeast and beyond, including West Texas.

Strong organizational, communication, and scheduling skills are essential. Qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent experience and 2–4 years in similar roles, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Overall project management and oversight of large-scale utility solar projects.
• Track budget delivery, scheduling, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Interact regularly with Owner, comply with client's needs and submit regular reporting.
• Maintain relationships between customers and subcontractors.
• Monitor 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.
• Assist Project Manager and schedulers to manage and update project schedule.
• Assist Project Manager to contract and manage Subcontractors and vendors for the site.
• Coordinate with engineering and field team to troubleshoot field challenges.
• Assist in cost forecasting for projects.
• Conduct trade pre-construction meetings, coordinate subcontractors and vendors, coordinate permit inspections, and maintain subcontractor relationships.
• Assist project engineers with RFIs & Submittals.
• Manage Subcontractors onsite to ensure that project is on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

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.