Assistant Project Manager – Scheduling

SunEnergy1; Bethel (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SunEnergy1 in Bethel, NC seeks an Assistant Project Manager - Scheduling to support utility-scale solar, BESS, and EPC projects. You will help maintain detailed schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project, track milestones, and coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction and field teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in construction management or related field and 1–3 years in scheduling or project controls, strong Excel skills and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in CM, engineering, business, or related field.
• 1–3 years in construction, project management, scheduling, or project controls.
• Experience with Primavera P6 or MS Project preferred.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and maintenance of detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, MS Project, or similar.
• Update schedules based on project progress and field reports.
• Track critical path activities, milestones and schedule performance.
• Identify potential delays and assist with recovery plans.
• Coordinate schedule updates with Project Managers, Construction Managers, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare weekly and monthly schedule reports and project status updates.
• Track engineering, procurement, permitting, equipment deliveries, and construction activities.
• Maintain project documentation and scheduling records.
• Assist with project meetings, action items, and follow-up.
• Support change management, forecasting, and project controls activities.
• Perform other project management duties as assigned.

Skills

Scheduling

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

MS Office

Job description

The Assistant Project Manager - Scheduling supports project teams with scheduling, coordination, reporting, and project controls for utility-scale solar, BESS, and electrical construction projects. This role will help maintain project schedules, track milestones, identify delays, and coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, and field teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with development and maintenance of detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar software.
• Update schedules based on project progress and field reports.
• Track critical path activities, milestones, and schedule performance.
• Identify potential delays and assist with developing recovery plans.
• Coordinate schedule updates with Project Managers, Construction Managers, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare weekly and monthly schedule reports and project status updates.
• Track engineering, procurement, permitting, equipment deliveries, and construction activities.
• Maintain project documentation and scheduling records.
• Assist with project meetings, action items, and follow-up.
• Support change management, forecasting, and project controls activities.
• Perform other project management duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in construction, project management, scheduling, or project controls.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or comparable scheduling software preferred.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Construction, utility, solar, BESS, electrical, or EPC experience preferred.