
Assistant Project Manager
SST Direct, Jacksonville, FL, United States
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firm that self‑performs a significant portion of the construction for utility‑scale solar projects. This position requires 100% travel, primarily throughout the Southeast and extending as far as West Texas.
Benefits
Recent college grads are encouraged to apply
Salary starts at $75,000; negotiable based on experience
Annual bonus of 10%, with a possible 10% kicker on top of the first 10%
Per‑diem available
Company truck & fuel card
Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, and more
Responsibilities
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 owners, comply with client needs, and submit regular reporting as required
Maintain relationships between customers and subcontractors
Monitor construction activities, productivity, 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 company schedulers to manage and update project schedules
Assist project manager 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 trade pre‑construction meetings, coordinate subcontractors, vendors, permit inspections, and maintain subcontractor relationships
Assist project engineers with RFIs and submittals
Manage subcontractors onsite to ensure the project is on schedule and within budget
Requirements
Associate degree or equivalent experience; 2‑4 years as an Assistant Project Manager on large‑scale utility solar projects or field experience on such 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
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Benefits
Recent college grads are encouraged to apply
Salary starts at $75,000; negotiable based on experience
Annual bonus of 10%, with a possible 10% kicker on top of the first 10%
Per‑diem available
Company truck & fuel card
Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) match, PTO, and more
Responsibilities
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 owners, comply with client needs, and submit regular reporting as required
Maintain relationships between customers and subcontractors
Monitor construction activities, productivity, 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 company schedulers to manage and update project schedules
Assist project manager 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 trade pre‑construction meetings, coordinate subcontractors, vendors, permit inspections, and maintain subcontractor relationships
Assist project engineers with RFIs and submittals
Manage subcontractors onsite to ensure the project is on schedule and within budget
Requirements
Associate degree or equivalent experience; 2‑4 years as an Assistant Project Manager on large‑scale utility solar projects or field experience on such 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
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