Assistant Project Manager

Primary Function

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) plays a key role in supporting the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager in the successful delivery of solar EPC projects from permitting through project close-out. This position manages day-to-day project coordination, documentation, and schedule support, ensuring timely and accurate information flow across engineering, construction, supply chain, permitting, and external stakeholders.

The APM role serves as a development pathway toward full Project Manager responsibility. Success in this position is defined by consistent reliability, attention to detail, proactive risk identification and mitigation, and strong verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to anticipate challenges before they impact the project, collaborate effectively across teams, and gradually assume increased ownership of project scopes and deliverables over time.

Reporting Relationship

Sr. Project Manager
Pay Grade Range: $80,000 to $105,000 Annual salary plus bonus opportunity (depending on experience).

Essential Job Functions

• Project Coordination & Execution Support
• Support PMs in managing project schedules, deliverables, and milestones across engineering, procurement, construction, and close-out phases
• Track action items, deadlines, and commitments from internal teams, subcontractors, and consultants
• Aid in project kickoff preparation, meeting agendas, and follow-up documentation
• Maintain accurate project status information and escalate risks or gaps early
• Schedule & Risk Support
• Assist in maintaining project schedules in Smartsheet and other scheduling tools
• Track critical path items, float-sensitive activities, and long-lead materials
• Help identify schedule risks, permitting constraints, and sequencing conflicts
• Support documentation of risks, mitigation plans, and decision logs
• Documentation & Systems Management
• Manage and maintain project documentation in ProCore, Egnyte, and other GenPro systems
• Aid with submittals, RFIs, permit tracking, inspection records, and close-out packages
• Ensure meeting notes, decisions, and approvals are documented and distributed clearly
• Support lien waivers, warranties, and turnover documentation during project close-out
• Financial & Cost Tracking Support
• Aid PMs with budget tracking, change order documentation, and cost forecasting
• Track subcontractor invoices, pay applications, and backup documentation
• Prepare schedule of values, cost logs, and project financial summaries
• Coincide with Finance to ensure accurate and timely project reporting
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Coordinate closely with Construction, Engineering, Supply Chain, Permitting, and Finance teams
• Communicate clearly with developers, AHJs, inspectors, and external consultants as directed
• Ensure information shared externally aligns with GenPro’s approved plans and messaging
• Support site visits and field coordination as needed

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, project management, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in construction, renewable energy, or project coordination
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ProCore, Smartsheet, or similar tools preferred
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting solar, renewable energy, or EPC projects
• Familiarity with permitting, inspections, and AHJ processes
• Basic understanding of construction schedules, critical path, and cost tracking
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed

Skills/Ability/Other Characteristics

• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication for team collaboration
• A creative mindset for optimizing resources in a fast-paced, evolving industry
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and risks
• Comfortable working across multiple departments and personalities
• Coachable and eager to learn the full project lifecycle
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing project conditions

Special Requirements

• This role is office based with field travel, as required
• Applicants being considered for hire must pass a background check and drug test before beginning work.
• Refusal to submit to a background check or drug testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

Company Information

GenPro Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.