Solar Assistant Project Manager

SST Direct; Norfolk (VA); 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, a partner for a leading utility-scale solar EPC, seeks a Solar Assistant Project Manager to support large construction projects. Role requires full travel across the Southeast and West Texas, with a starting pay around $80,000+ DOE and a 100% travel commitment.

Responsibilities include budgets, schedules, reporting, subcontractor coordination, QA/QC support, RFIs, and closeout activities. Strong communication and document reading skills are essential.

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.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
• 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 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 meetings and project coordination meetings.
• Assist with permitting, inspections, and project documentation.
• Support QA/QC programs and RFIs, submittals, design questions, and field solutions.
• Work with field and engineering teams to troubleshoot construction challenges and update schedules.
• Support cost forecasting and project financial reporting.
• Monitor subcontractor performance to keep on schedule and within budget.
• Assist with project closeout and transition to operations and maintenance.

Skills

Solar APM experience

Project engineering

Construction

Travel 100%

Education

Construction Management or Civil/Electrical Engineering degree

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Solar Assistant Project Manager

Company Based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL | Direct Hire | $80,000+ DOE | 100% Travel

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a leading utility-scale solar EPC company seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support large-scale solar construction projects.

This is a 100% travel position, primarily throughout the Southeast, with projects extending as far as West Texas.

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.

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.
• Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related education is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with owners, subcontractors, vendors, engineering teams, and field personnel.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, schedules, and project documentation.
• Must be willing and able to travel 100%.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $80,000+; negotiable based on experience. Please provide desired salary.
• 10% annual bonus + potential additional 10% kicker
• Per diem available
• Company truck and fuel card
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and more