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Assistant Construction Project Manager (Solar / Renewables - Nationwide Opportun

IEA Management Services, Inc., Dallas, TX, United States


Job Locations

US-IN-Indianapolis

US-TX-Dallas

US-ND-Fargo

US-AZ-Phoenix

Overview
Are you ready to take the next step in your construction career and help shape the future of clean energy? We’re looking for a self‑driven, resourceful, and disciplined

Assistant Project Manager

to support the successful delivery of utility‑scale solar projects across the U.S. This is a high‑impact, growth‑oriented role designed to develop future project leaders. You’ll be part of a team that partners with top energy clients nationwide to build a more sustainable future—one solar project at a time.

Working directly onsite, you’ll collaborate with field teams, subcontractors, and senior leadership to ensure projects are executed safely, on time, and within budget. You’ll play a critical role in managing day‑to‑day operations, tracking progress, and solving problems in real time—while learning the full project lifecycle from pre‑construction through close‑out.

Location & Travel Details
You will travel across the U.S., helping our team build renewable projects. This is a traveling position (up to 100%) where you will be onsite at a project location. You may be placed on a project site in any state throughout the U.S. You’ll spend an average of 8‑16 months on each project. We offer a designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support living expenses, plus a vehicle allowance and routine travel home from the jobsite.

Company Overview
MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News‑Record [#1 in Power, #17 in Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 in Transportation Contractor]).

We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables, and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind, and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority‑owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35 000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

Coordinate engineering studies

Coordinate change order requests

Coordinate situations with engineers

Coordinate with estimating on projects

Submittals and requests for information

Work with owners and clients on specifications and technical questions in planning stages

Work on projects in planning stages

Coordinate with owners or clients on planning projects

Coordinate with regional managers on status of projects

Create subcontracts and POs

Track job costs and predict monthly revenue streams

Manage QA/QC on projects

Identify, research, and resolve all contract disputes with the Owner

Maintain prime contract with the Owner or Client

Establish monthly billing procedure with the Owner or Client

Establish and maintain job cost control, which will be reported monthly

Review general conditions cost on a monthly basis

Review subcontractor’s application for payment based on percent complete and approve or adjust

Approve material and subcontract invoices for payment

Issue change orders to subcontractors

Initiate and execute all monthly progress payments to the Owner

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four‑year college or university in Construction Management, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of five years of solar or EPC construction industry experience, or knowledge of construction techniques, estimating, and construction management

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety, and of those who may be affected by the day‑to‑day delivery of this role, by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company’s Zero Injury principles

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite—including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; read, analyze, and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts, or governmental regulations

Write reports, business correspondence, and document project activities

Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers, and the general public

Effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

What’s in it for you:
Financial Well‑Being

Compensation $102K‑$115K / year, commensurate with experience

Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase

401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account (Health Care & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) – coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children

Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount

Discounted National Gym Membership Network

Family & Lifestyle

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave

Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation

Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

Short and long‑term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment

Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage

Emergency Travel Assistance Program

Group legal plan

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment screening, which may include background check, drug testing, and confirmation that the candidate meets company standards for driver’s license status and driving record. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up‑to‑date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec’s policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Disclaimer:

MasTec and its Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and its subsidiaries do not work with any third‑party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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