On-Site Assistant Project Manager (Solar EPC)

Primoris-Services-Corporatio; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA/HSA

401K with matching

Job summary

Primoris Renewable Energy is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager and site leadership in the safe, high‑quality execution of utility‑scale solar, BESS, and HV construction projects. The APM will handle administration, scheduling, procurement, document control, and client communication on‑site at project locations nationwide.

Ideal candidates have 4–7+ years in construction, strong organizational skills, and experience with project management software (P6, Procore,

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of construction experience; utility-scale solar, BESS, HV, industrial, commercial construction or heavy civil experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not required with equivalent experience).
• Experience with self-perform construction environments strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with project management and construction software (P6, Procore, Bluebeam, Vista/CMiC, MS Office, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead LNTP and pre-mobilization setup with documentation, permits, contracts, scopes, and procurement.
• Manage subcontracting and procurement workflows; prepare requisitions and verify quantities.
• Draft and review subcontract agreements; coordinate first‑article build approvals; ensure safety, quality, and sequencing.
• Support IRA reporting, domestic content verification, and labor-related requirements.
• Prepare agendas, gather field data, and support client-facing presentations and project reporting.
• Coordinate three-week look‑ahead schedules and cost reviews; align labor and materials.
• Oversee Project Engineer in engineering drawings reviews and submittals; track documents.

Skills

Project management

Field construction experience

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Construction software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

P6

Procore

Bluebeam

Vista/CMiC

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview:JOB OVERVIEWThe Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Project Manager (PM) and site leadership team in the safe, high‑quality, and efficient execution of utility‑scale solar, BESS, and HV construction projects. The APM assists with project administration, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, subcontract management, financial controls, document management, and client communication.This role is designed to help develop the next generation of Project and is primarily responsible for Site Project Manager administrative tasks.This position has the following reporting structure. Reports to Project Manager. Has direct reporting structure of the on-site Project Engineer, Field Engineers, Site Admin, Site Safety Manager, Site Quality Manager. Coordinates with the Construction Manager on evaluation of schedule, project costs, equipment management and staffing.This role is 100% on-site at any of our project locations nationwide. Please do not apply unless you are willing to travel 100% and temporarily relocate to the project location you are assigned to.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESPre-Mobilization/LNTP PhaseLead LNTP and pre‑mobilization setup by managing documentation, permits, contracts, scopes, and early procurement while supporting budget development and overall execution planning.Support the Project Manager through client coordination, meeting preparation, scope and drawing review, and ensuring project requirements, estimates, and planning documents are accurate and aligned.ConstructionManage subcontracting and procurement workflows by preparing requisitions, supporting PO creation, validating quantities against BOMs, and ensuring alignment with scopes, budgets, and schedule requirements.Draft and review subcontract agreements, lead pre‑task planning meetings, and coordinate first‑article build approvals to ensure clarity, safety, quality, and proper construction sequencing.Support quality and compliance efforts by maintaining required documentation and assisting with Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) reporting, domestic content verification, and labor‑related requirements.Meetings/ReportsPrepare agendas, gather field data, compile progress updates, and support client‑facing presentations and project reporting across schedule, cost, quality, and safety metrics.Coordinate three‑week look‑ahead schedules, participate in weekly cost reviews, and work with Construction and Trade Superintendents to align labor, materials, subcontractors, and critical path activities.Support subcontractor management by tracking performance, resolving field issues, and reviewing invoices for accuracy, percent‑complete validation, and proper documentation.EngineeringOversee Project Engineer in participation of detailed page turn reviews of engineering drawings to verify consistency, identify constructability issues, and coordinate with Engineering and field teams on required clarifications.Ensure Project Engineer is processing, tracking, and logging all submittals and transmittals between engineering, vendors, subcontractors, and clients, ensuring timely review cycles and up-to-date document control.Financial/Project ControlsSupport project financial controls by forecasting cost flows, preparing WIP reports, updating percent‑complete data, and identifying variances for leadership review.Assist with change management and contractual communication by gathering backup for change orders, documenting impacts, and drafting formal project notices.Contribute to overall schedule management by gathering field progress data, identifying risks, and helping update the project schedule with the PM, CM, and scheduler.ApprovalsPerform variable cost calculations by analyzing labor hours, equipment usage, and production rates to support billing, forecasting, and cost control efforts.Review and validate invoices for variable-cost work items, ensuring alignment with field progress, contract terms, and supporting documentation before approval.QUALIFICATIONS4–7+ years of construction experience; utility‑scale solar, BESS, HV, industrial, commercial construction or heavy civil experience preferred.Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not required with equivalent experience).Experience with self‑perform construction environments strongly preferred.Proficiency with project management and construction software (P6, Procore, Bluebeam, Vista/CMiC, MS Office, etc.).Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.Ability to work on‑site 100% (temporary relocation to project community required)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Must comply with client safety requirements (e.g., clean-shaven, long sleeves, steel-toe boots).Must pass a physical exam if required.Able to:Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, and stairways.Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., towers, vessels, excavations).Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (Use assistance for heavier loads).Stand or walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel).Must be able to wear a respirator and other PPE when required.WORK LOCATION:Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops.MOBILITY BARRIERS:Uneven groundObstructed pathwaysWork at low/high elevationsConfined workspacesENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSPredominantly outdoor workExposure to:Extreme heat or coldHumidity, rain, and other weather conditionsLoud noise from tools and machineryPotential chemical exposurePAY EQUITY STATEMENT:$120,000 - $160,000Primoris Renewable Energy provides the above compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. Primoris Renewable Energy reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state or federal law.#LI-JF1Company Overview:Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.Benefits:Paid Company HolidaysPaid Time OffMedical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability401K with matching contribution.EEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Agency StatementWe are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.