Traveling Assistant Project Manager - Utility Solar EPC

SST Direct; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 10% or more

Per-diem available

Company Truck & Fuel card

Comprehensive benefits: Medical,Dental

PTO and 401k match

Job summary

SST Direct seeks an Assistant Project Manager to lead the oversight of large-scale utility solar projects as part of an EPC firm that self-performs significant construction work. The role requires 100% travel across the Southeast and beyond, including West Texas.

Strong organizational, communication, and scheduling skills are essential. Qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent experience and 2–4 years in similar roles, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience, 2-4 years' experience as an Assistant Project Manager on large-scale utility solar projects or field experience working on site on Large Scale Utility Solar projects.
• 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

• Overall project management and oversight of large-scale utility solar projects.
• Track budget delivery, scheduling, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Interact regularly with Owner, comply with client's needs and submit regular reporting.
• Maintain relationships between customers and subcontractors.
• Monitor construction activities, productivities, and create daily/weekly/monthly reports.
• Administer QA/QC program as work progresses.
• Assist project manager and O&M team to effectively close out projects.
• Assist Project Manager and schedulers to manage and update project schedule.
• Assist Project Manager to contract and manage Subcontractors and vendors for the site.
• Coordinate with engineering and field team to troubleshoot field challenges.
• Assist in cost forecasting for projects.
• Conduct trade pre-construction meetings, coordinate subcontractors and vendors, coordinate permit inspections, and maintain subcontractor relationships.
• Assist project engineers with RFIs & Submittals.
• Manage Subcontractors onsite to ensure that project is on schedule and within budget.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

SST Direct seeks an Assistant Project Manager to lead the oversight of large-scale utility solar projects as part of an EPC firm that self-performs significant construction work. The role requires 100% travel across the Southeast and beyond, including West Texas.

Strong organizational, communication, and scheduling skills are essential. Qualifications include an associate degree or equivalent experience and 2–4 years in similar roles, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and a proven ability to