Assistant Project Manager (Nationwide Travel)

Join Hanwha Qcells USA Corp and support the build of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects across the U.S. This is an evergreen posting for future project needs across our solar and BESS EPC portfolio. We are actively building a pipeline of qualified Assistant Project Managers to support upcoming work.

About the Role

Assistant Project Managers are placed on project sites for the duration of the build (typically 8–12 months) and then transition to the next project. This is a fully on-site, field-based role requiring 100% nationwide travel. You will relocate to project sites for 8–12 months at a time and must be comfortable with a project-to-project travel lifestyle.

Working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time or other hours established by the site. Overtime and weekend work will be required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in the execution of project deliverables, schedules, and timelines
• Lead procurement processes and coordinate engineering solutions in collaboration with project personnel
• Acquire and sustain all necessary permits and ensure rigorous adherence to project specifications
• Track project progress, reporting, and key performance metrics
• Maintain project documentation and ensure alignment with project specifications
• Support cost tracking, resource planning, and overall project controls
• Demonstrate leadership in safety, initiating job hazard analyses, and advocating for safe work practices throughout the project duration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering science with a minimum of two years of construction experience; OR a minimum of seven years of experience managing high-voltage substations, PV, BESS, or similarly complex capital projects, with a proven record of successfully completing projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with construction scheduling, CPM logic, and industry best practices
• Willingness to travel full-time (100% nationwide)
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States (we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time)

Physical Demands

• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.)
• Able to walk or move continuously while carrying 50 lbs. of tools and/or materials (assistance recommended for items over 50 lbs)
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time

Benefits

• Competitive per diem rate
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Rotational program
• Employer-paid medical insurance premiums (HDHP)
• Employer-paid vision and dental coverage
• Employer-paid life, disability, community service leave, and more
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, holidays, and additional paid leave
• Education reimbursement program
• Cell phone reimbursement

Pay

The salary range for this position in Irvine, CA is provided as required by the California Pay Transparency Act. Actual compensation is influenced by factors including internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties, and experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package.