Traveling Assistant Project Manager – Solar EPC

SST Direct; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

PTO

Job summary

SST Direct seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join an EPC firm that self-performs a significant portion of the construction for utility-scale solar projects. This role requires 100% travel, primarily across the Southeast and extending to West Texas.

Salary starts at $80,000 with negotiable terms based on experience; includes annual bonus of 10% and a potential 10% kicker, plus a per-diem and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience; 2–4 years in an Assistant Project Manager role on large-scale utility solar projects or field experience on-site.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office programs.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel to different solar projects throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall project management and oversight of large-scale utility solar projects.
• Assist in tracking budget delivery, scheduling, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Interact regularly with Owner and align with client needs; submit regular reporting as required.
• Maintain relationships between customers and subcontractors.
• Monitor construction activities, productivity, and prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports.
• Administer QA/QC program as work progresses.
• Assist project manager and O&M team to effectively close out projects.
• Assist in contracting and managing Subcontractors and vendors for the site.
• Coordinate with engineering and field team to troubleshoot field challenges.
• Assist in cost forecasting for projects.
• Conduct pre-construction trade meetings and coordinate inspections and subcontractor relationships.
• Assist project engineers with RFIs and Submittals.
• Ensure subcontractors onsite keep project on schedule and within budget.

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SST Direct seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join an EPC firm that self-performs a significant portion of the construction for utility-scale solar projects. This role requires 100% travel, primarily across the Southeast and extending to West Texas.

Salary starts at $80,000 with negotiable terms based on experience; includes annual bonus of 10% and a potential 10% kicker, plus a per-diem and comprehensive benefits package.