Solar Assistant Project Manager — 100% Travel

SST Direct; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Per diem

Company truck & fuel card

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Superior Skilled Trades, in partnership with a major utility-scale solar EPC, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support large-scale solar construction projects. This is a 100% travel position, primarily across the Southeast, with projects as far as West Texas.

Based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL, the role focuses on budgets, schedules, QA/QC, and cross-team coordination. Starting salary is $80,000+ DOE with a 10% annual bonus, per diem, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of utility-scale solar APM, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or related construction experience.
• Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related education is a plus.
• Ability to travel 100%.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overall management and execution of large-scale utility solar projects.
• Support 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, 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 QA/QC programs; assist RFIs, submittals, and field solutions.
• Work with field and engineering teams to troubleshoot challenges.
• Maintain and update project schedules; support cost forecasting and financial reporting.
• Monitor subcontractor performance to keep on schedule and budget.
• Assist with project closeout and transition to operations.

Skills

Solar project management

Budgeting & cost tracking

Scheduling

Vendor/subcontractor coordination

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Civil/Electrical

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades, in partnership with a major utility-scale solar EPC, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support large-scale solar construction projects. This is a 100% travel position, primarily across the Southeast, with projects as far as West Texas.

Based out of Fort Lauderdale, FL, the role focuses on budgets, schedules, QA/QC, and cross-team coordination. Starting salary is $80,000+ DOE with a 10% annual bonus, per diem, and benefits.