Assistant Project Manager (Solar)

SunEnergy1; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SunEnergy1 seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in the administrative and technical management of Solar projects in Charlotte, NC. You will assist with contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and project scheduling.

Responsibilities include reviewing design documents, coordinating with subcontractors, managing look-ahead schedules, tracking costs, and guiding staff through project execution and closeout processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager in the Solar Construction industry with a general contractor.
• Strong computer skills including familiarity with construction project management applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interface with owners' representatives, the A/E team, building departments, and other team members.

Responsibilities

• Reviews Design Documents, identifies key Subcontractors, investigates site, analyzes labor markets, identifies long-lead items, develops Bid Packages and schedules.
• Manages project financial responsibilities and develops PFR, maintains PFR, develops LCR, maintains LCR.
• Sets up Project Schedule of Values and approves miscellaneous expenditures; prepares monthly Owner Requisitions; manages change orders; administers owner purchase program; manages project assets; enforces bonding and insurance policies.
• Complies with contract requirements; coordinates with corporate scheduling; prepares and distributes detailed Project Schedules, resource-loaded Schedules, and Look-Ahead Schedule.
• Mentors staff; disseminates company policy; promotes employee morale.
• Administers document control, RFI process, critical items list, monthly reports, and correspondence.
• Conducts trade pre-construction meetings; coordinates subcontractors and vendors; coordinates permit inspections; maintains subcontractor relationships; manages Loss Control (Safety) Program.
• Manages project closeout and post-construction services; obtains occupancy and approvals; submits As-Built Drawings, Operation Manuals; completes Punch List; coordinates owner move-in and start-up; delivers warranties.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The SE1 Assistant Project Manager are responsible for assisting the Project Manager in the administrative and technical management of the Solar project. They assist in supervising all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and scheduling.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews Design Documents, identifies key Subcontractors, investigates site, analyzes labor markets, identifies long-lead items, develops Bid Packages, develops schedules, develops site utilization plan, conducts pre-bid conferences
• Manages project financial responsibilities and develops PFR, maintains PFR, develops LCR, maintains LCR
• Sets up Project Schedule of Values, approves miscellaneous job expenditures, prepares monthly Owner Requisitions, manages change order process, administers owner purchase program, manages project assets, and enforces company bonding and insurance policies
• Complies with contract requirements, coordinates with corporate scheduling, prepares and distributes detailed Project Schedules, prepares resource-loaded Schedules, and develops Look-Ahead Schedule
• Mentors, provide direction to the staff, disseminates company policy/information, and promotes employee morale
• Administers document control, RFI process, critical items list, monthly reports and prepares correspondence
• Conducts trade pre-construction meetings, coordinates subcontractors and vendors, coordinates permit inspections, maintains subcontractor relationships, manages Loss Control (Safety) Program
• Manages project closeout and post-construction services, obtains Certificate of Occupancy and other government approvals, submits “As-Built” Drawings, submits Operation Manuals, completes Punch List, coordinates Owner move-in and start-up, obtains and delivers warranties
• Participates in company-sponsored events participates in Task Team Committees, and participates in industry-related organizations
• Participates in training programs, participates in continuing education programs, participates in seminars and conferences
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager in the Solar Construction industry with a general contractor
• Strong computer skills are a necessity, including familiarity with construction project management applications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to interface directly with owners' representatives, the A/E team, building departments, and other team members
• ERP experience and experience is a plus