Solar Assistant Project Manager — 100% Travel

SST Direct; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus + potential 10% extra

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 seeking a diligent Solar Assistant Project Manager to support large-scale utility solar construction projects across the Southeast, with occasional travel to West Texas. This Direct Hire role offers a starting salary around $90,000+ DOE and 100% travel committed by the project scope.

You will assist with budgets, schedules, forecasting, change orders, and coordination among owners, clients, subcontractors, and field teams while contributing to QA/QC programs and

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of utility-scale solar APM or related construction experience.
• Willing to travel 100%.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience reading construction plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overall management and execution of large-scale 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, 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

Microsoft Office

Reading plans

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in CM/CE/EE

Tools

Microsoft Project

Construction management software

Job description

Superior Skilled Trades is seeking a diligent Solar Assistant Project Manager to support large-scale utility solar construction projects across the Southeast, with occasional travel to West Texas. This Direct Hire role offers a starting salary around $90,000+ DOE and 100% travel committed by the project scope.

You will assist with budgets, schedules, forecasting, change orders, and coordination among owners, clients, subcontractors, and field teams while contributing to QA/QC programs and