Assistant Project Manager – Substation Construction

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the construction and delivery of substation projects associated with utility-scale solar facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional looking to expand their experience into high-voltage substation construction.

Candidates with direct substation or utility-scale solar experience are highly desired; however, we are also open to individuals with strong construction backgrounds who have the desire and ability to learn substation construction.

Project Details

• Locations: Texas, Alabama, North Carolina, and Illinois

• Fully on-site position

• Schedule: 5x10s

• Overtime paid at 1.5x

• Per diem paid at applicable GSA rate

• Contract-to-hire opportunity

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with the day-to-day management of substation construction activities

• Assist with project schedules, budgets, procurement, subcontractors, documentation, and reporting

• Coordinate with field supervision, engineering, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders

• Track project progress, milestones, deliverables, and outstanding action items

• Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and other project documentation

• Support material and equipment tracking to ensure alignment with construction schedules

• Participate in project meetings and communicate schedule, cost, safety, and quality concerns

• Assist with subcontractor coordination and monitor field progress against project plans

• Support quality control, safety, commissioning, turnover, and project closeout activities

• Maintain accurate project records and provide regular updates to project leadership

• Develop an understanding of substation construction sequencing, equipment, testing, and commissioning

Qualifications

• Previous experience in construction, project engineering, project coordination, or assistant project management

• Substation, transmission, electrical infrastructure, renewable energy, or utility-scale solar experience preferred but not required

• Candidates with general construction experience and a strong interest in learning substation construction will be considered

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment

• Comfortable working full-time on active construction sites

• Willingness to travel or relocate to project locations as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; relevant field experience will also be considered