Solar Assistant PM — 100% Travel, Growth & Impact

SST Direct; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus

Per diem available

Company truck and fuel card

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 firm to recruit a Solar Assistant Project Manager. This 100% travel role supports large-scale solar construction projects across the Southeast and beyond, with responsibilities covering budgets, schedules, RFIs, change orders, and coordination with owners, subcontractors, and vendors.

The role requires 2–4 years of solar project experience, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel nationwide.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of utility-scale solar APM, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or related construction experience preferred.
• Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field is a plus.
• Must be willing and able to travel 100%.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the overall management and execution of large-scale utility solar projects.
• Support Project Managers with project 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 trade pre-construction meetings and project coordination meetings.
• Assist with permitting, inspections, and project documentation.
• Support the administration and implementation of QA/QC programs.
• Assist engineering teams with RFIs, submittals, design questions, and field solutions.
• Work closely with field and engineering teams to troubleshoot construction challenges.
• Assist with maintaining and updating project schedules.
• Support cost forecasting and project financial reporting.
• Monitor subcontractor performance to help ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Assist with project closeout and transition to operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades is partnering with a leading utility-scale solar EPC firm to recruit a Solar Assistant Project Manager. This 100% travel role supports large-scale solar construction projects across the Southeast and beyond, with responsibilities covering budgets, schedules, RFIs, change orders, and coordination with owners, subcontractors, and vendors.

The role requires 2–4 years of solar project experience, strong communication skills, and a willingness to travel nationwide.