Assistant Project Manager - Substation (Solar EPC)
Aurora
Saturday, 09 May 2026
Pre-Mobilization / LNTP Phase Manage LNTP administrative requirements, including permits, documentation, and internal approvals prior to mobilization. Support early client coordination by preparing materials, tracking action items, and communicating updates. Assist with purchase orders, subcontractor setup, and scope reviews in coordination with Procurement, Field Engineers, and the PM. Support budget development and execution planning by gathering cost inputs and coordinating cross-functional inputs. Review contracts, scopes, and drawings to ensure alignment across technical, financial, and execution plans. Construction Prepare and manage subcontract requisitions, purchase orders, and material quantities in alignment with schedule, BOMs, and budgets. Draft and review subcontract agreements to ensure clear scope, schedule, and safety requirements. Facilitate pre-task planning, first article builds, and coordination of quality, testing, and commissioning activities. Support site quality documentation and compliance efforts, including IRA domestic content and labor requirements. Coordinate with site leadership, vendors, and subcontractors to support smooth execution and turnover. Meetings & Reporting Prepare agendas, collect field data, and support weekly and monthly client and internal project meetings. Assist with project reporting by analyzing schedule, cost, quality, and safety performance. Support development of three-week look-ahead schedules in coordination with construction leadership. Participate in cost reviews, subcontractor performance tracking, invoice validation, and variance resolution. Support tracking and reporting of schedule impacts related to ERCOT or interconnection constraints. Engineering Support engineering reviews to identify constructability issues and ensure alignment between design and field execution. Ensure timely processing, tracking, and logging of submittals and transmittals across engineering, vendors, and clients. Financial / Project Controls Assist with cost forecasting, WIP reporting, and tracking of percent-complete and project variances. Support change order development by documenting scope, pricing, and schedule impacts. Assist with project notices and schedule updates based on field progress and identified risks. Approvals Perform variable cost calculations to support billing, forecasting, and cost control. Review and validate variable-cost invoices to ensure alignment with contract terms and field progress. QUALIFICATIONS 4-7 years of construction experience; Medium/ High Voltage substation, T&D , utility-scale solar, BESS, HV, industrial, commercial construction or heavy civil experience preferred. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not required with equivalent experience). Experience with self-perform construction environments strongly preferred. Proficiency with project management and construction software (P 6, Procore, Bluebeam, Vista/ C - Mi. C, MS Office, etc.). Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills. Ability to work on-site 100% (temporary relocation to project community required) BENEFITS AND PAY: Paid Company Holidays Paid Time Off Straight Time Over Time We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/ HSA, Short Term/ Long Term Disability, 401 K with matching contribution. Salary $120,000 - $160,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must comply with client safety requirements (e.g., clean-shaven, long sleeves, steel-toe boots). Must pass a physical exam if required. Able to: Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, and stairways. Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., towers, vessels, excavations). Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (Use assistance for heavier loads). Stand or walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel). Must be able to wear a respirator and other PPE when required. WORK LOCATION: Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops. MOBILITY BARRIERS: Uneven ground Obstructed pathways Work at low/high elevations Confined workspaces ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Predominantly outdoor work Exposure to: Extreme heat or cold Humidity, rain, and other weather conditions Loud noise from tools and machinery Potential chemical exposure