Assistant Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Construction Project Manager Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support the onsite execution and coordination of utility-scale renewable energy projects, focusing on solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role involves working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, field teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to quality standards. This is a traveling, site-based position.
Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day construction activities and overall project execution.
- Assist with EPC project delivery, including engineering coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project turnover.
- Track project schedules, budgets, forecasts, billings, and cost reports.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, procurement teams, and field personnel.
- Track material and equipment deliveries to support project schedules.
- Review invoices, payroll, and job-cost expenses for accuracy.
- Prepare, document, and track project change orders.
- Track RFIs and coordinate with engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
- Support Project Managers and Construction Managers with coordination of onsite project teams.
- Communicate project priorities, schedules, work assignments, and deliverables.
- Help ensure necessary materials, equipment, and resources are available to field teams.
- Support project safety requirements and established safety practices.
- Coordinate payroll, certified payroll reporting, and other onsite administrative requirements.
- Identify and escalate potential staffing, resource, schedule, or performance concerns.
- Maintain effective communication with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders.
- Communicate project updates, field conditions, schedule impacts, and outstanding issues.
- Participate in kickoff meetings, progress meetings, and project coordination meetings.
- Document action items and follow up on project commitments.
- Assist with resolving project issues in coordination with project leadership.
- Identify and track potential project risks, delays, scope changes, and cost impacts.
- Maintain accurate documentation related to contracts, clarifications, RFIs, change orders, and project requirements.
- Support compliance with applicable safety, environmental, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with prevailing wage, certified payroll, and applicable labor reporting requirements.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 36 years of project management or construction experience within renewable energy, EPC contracting, or industrial construction.
- Experience supporting large-scale construction projects.
- Understanding of EPC project delivery, construction practices, and project controls.
- Experience with project schedules, budgets, forecasting, cost tracking, RFIs, and change orders.
- Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, procurement, and field teams.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Ability and willingness to travel and work onsite at project locations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Proficiency in Procore and Primavera P6.
- Experience in utility-scale renewable/EPC construction.
- Strong preference for experience with Solar and/or BESS projects.
- Experience with industrial/EPC construction.
- Comfortable working onsite and traveling to project locations.
- Proficiency in construction software such as Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office.
Work Environment
This is a traveling, site-based role that requires the ability and willingness to work onsite at various project locations. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, necessitating strong communication and organizational skills to effectively manage multiple priorities. Proficiency in relevant construction software and tools is essential for efficient project coordination and execution.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Brownsville, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Brownsville, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Brownsville,TX. About Actalent

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