Solar Assistant PM — 100% Travel, Bonus & Benefits

SST Direct; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck and fuel card

Per diem available

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO and more

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades is partnering with a leading utility-scale solar EPC company to recruit a Solar Assistant Project Manager. This direct-hire role involves 100% travel across the Southeast, with projects extending to West Texas.

You will assist with management, budgets, schedules, and field coordination on large-scale solar installations. Qualifications include 2–4 years in solar/related construction, plus education in CM/engineering.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in utility-scale solar APM or related construction field.
• Recent college graduates encouraged to apply.
• Engineering/CM education is a plus.
• Ability to travel 100%.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overall management and execution of large-scale utility solar projects.
• Support Project Managers with budgets, schedules, forecasting, change orders, purchase orders, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate with owners, clients, subcontractors, vendors, engineering teams, and field personnel.
• Monitor construction activities, productivity, project progress, and schedule performance.
• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly project reports.
• Assist with subcontractor and vendor coordination and management.
• Participate in pre-construction and coordination meetings.
• Assist with permitting, inspections, and project documentation.
• Support QA/QC programs implementation.
• Assist engineering teams with RFIs, submittals, design questions, and field solutions.
• Work with field and engineering teams to troubleshoot construction challenges.
• Maintain and update project schedules.
• Support cost forecasting and project financial reporting.
• Monitor subcontractor performance to keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Assist with project closeout and transition to operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades is partnering with a leading utility-scale solar EPC company to recruit a Solar Assistant Project Manager. This direct-hire role involves 100% travel across the Southeast, with projects extending to West Texas.

You will assist with management, budgets, schedules, and field coordination on large-scale solar installations. Qualifications include 2–4 years in solar/related construction, plus education in CM/engineering.