Assistant Project Manager

SST Direct; Shreveport (LA); 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 support an EPC firm that self-performs a significant portion of utility-scale solar construction. The role requires 100% travel across the Southeast and beyond to West Texas. Recent college grads are encouraged to apply.

The position offers a competitive starting salary with an annual bonus, a per-diem program, a company truck & fuel card, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2-4 years’ experience as an Assistant Project Manager on large-scale utility solar projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale utility solar projects from start to finish.
• Track budgets, schedules, change orders and purchase orders.
• Coordinate with Owner, clients, and subcontractors and provide regular reporting.
• Administer QA/QC program as projects progress.
• Assist PM and O&M teams to close out projects.
• Manage subcontractors on-site to stay on schedule and budget.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DIRECT HIRE: We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join an EPC 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!

Assistant Project Manager Responsibilities

• 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 troubleshoot 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 RFIs & Submittals.
• Manages Subcontractors onsite to ensure that project is on schedule and within budget.

Assistant Project Manager Requirements

• 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.