The Assistant Project Manager (Solar) at IEA Management Services in Sioux Falls, SD, is responsible for coordinating renewable energy projects from initiation to completion. This traveling position requires up to 100% travel across the US, working onsite at various project locations for 8-12 months. The role involves managing project costs, coordinating with clients and engineers, and overseeing quality control. Overview: OVERVIEW: Responsible for coordinating projects from lead phase to completion. Location & Travel Details: You'll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This is a traveling position (up to 100%), where you will be onsite at a project location. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You'll spend 8-12 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for routine travel home (rotation) from the jobsite. A vehicle allowance will be provided. Company Overview: MasTec's Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure. Sustainability is foundational to our culture and influences everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, boasts a rich history of over 90 years in the construction industry. With more than 35,000 workers and over 400 offices nationwide, we offer our employees the flexibility to work in various locations. Our company is growing fast and offers various opportunities for qualified, talented, and motivated professionals. As part of the MasTec Team, you will experience exciting new projects, professional practices, culture, and support for developing your skills. Benefit from an environment that's creative, groundbreaking, and, above all, supportive. The Clean Energy & Infrastructure Group is comprised of the business sectors and companies: Industrial - Casey Industrial, MasTec Industrial, Phoenix Industrial; Infrastructure: American Civil Constructors West Coast, Cash Construction, FNF Construction, Lemartec Corporation, MasTec Civil, Precision Aggregate Products, Ragnar Benson Construction, Saiia, William Charles Construction, William Charles Electric; Renewables: Bianchi Electric, IEA Constructors, Wanzek Construction, White Construction. Responsibilities: • Coordinate engineering studies • Coordinate change order requests • Coordinate situations with engineers • Coordinate with estimating on projects • Submittals and requests for information • Work with owners and clients on specifications and technical questions in planning stages • Work on projects in planning stages • Coordinate with owners or clients on planning projects • Coordinate with regional managers on status of projects • Create subcontracts and PO's • Track job costs and predict monthly revenue streams • Manage QA/QC on projects • Identify, research and resolve all contract disputes with the Owner • Maintain prime contract with the Owner or Client • Establish monthly billing procedure with the Owner or Client • Establish and maintain job cost control, which will be reported monthly • Review general conditions cost on a monthly basis • Review subcontractor's application for payment based on percent complete and approve or adjust • Approve material and subcontract invoices for payment • Issue change orders to subcontractors • Initiate and execute all monthly progress payments to the Owner Qualifications: EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience • Minimum of five years of Solar or EPC construction industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward The Company's Zero Injury principles • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Read, analyze and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or governmental regulations • Write reports, business correspondence and document project activities • Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and the general public • Effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors • Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry What's in it for you: Financial Wellbeing • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care) Health & Wellness • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance Family & Lifestyle • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation • Employee Assistance Program Planning for the Unexpected • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage • Emergency Travel Assistance Program • Group legal plan Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @ or @. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at . MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team. #LI-KM1 #LI-Onsite Appcast (For Export): #appred
See More Details >>SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. Job Description Summary: The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for overall support of HV construction/operation resulting in successful project execution. Job Description: • This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Position Responsibilities and Duties: • Able to communicate and coordinate all Project Engineer’s responsibilities to achieve project success • Review Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Utility Interconnection requirements, Contract requirements, System Impact Studies, Facility Studies, and Customer/Owner Engineer requirements to ensure Project compliance • Review LNTP/Early Stage Deliverables • Assist in preparing project HV budgets and forecasts • Assist in developing subcontractor scopes of work and support subcontracting efforts with PM • Manage HV subcontractors (billings, RFIs, status reports, risk, etc.) • HV Scope change management • Participate in Project Kick-Off Meeting • Manage/Collect RFI’s • Participate in Utility Coordination Meetings • Participate in Owner Coordination Meetings • Participate in SE Team Meetings, • Participate in Material Procurement Review • Hold Construction Schedule & Scope Review Meeting • Schedule Kick-off Meeting (On-Site) • Manage - Assemble Final Completion Punchlist • Participate in team meetings/calls on a regular basis • Work with Engineering team for material procurement • Demonstrate and maintain a safe work environment, and direct safe work practices in energized substations • Regular travel (local and inter-state) required • Complete other responsibilities as assigned Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance: • Adherence to Company policies and Corporate Procedures and Electrical Safety Manual • Work within SE’s business processes and ensure an efficient working environment • Project profitability • Project completed on schedule • Quality control; integrity and excellence of completed project • Customer/Client Satisfaction • Positive project team attitude • Improved personal professional growth and education • Staff development and training Minimum Skills Or Experience Requirements • Minimum 3-4 years of work related experience in design and/or construction of power substations • PMP certification, or direct relevant industry experience preferred, skilled with knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installation • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with others under all situations • Ability to work, analyze, troubleshoot and prioritize problems independently • Effective written and verbal English communication skills • Proficiency and knowledgeable in office practices, procedures and equipment • Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate • P6 scheduling experience preferred Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions: • Requires frequent stooping, bending, crouching, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, walking, and lifting 20 or more lbs • Constant finger dexterity and ability to see details at close range and at a distance, hear, talk, and possess depth perception • Occasional climbing and carrying, proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high exposed places • Occasional exposure to environmental conditions SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Benefits: Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay. Compensation Range: $97,767.00 - $122,209.00 Pay Rate Type: Salary SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team. In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting. Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter. Job Number: J11960 If you’re interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.
See More Details >>About the position Responsibilities • Lead the management and coordination of the Solar for All program across various departments. • Provide periodic updates to FSST leadership on plans, budgets, and progress. • Develop a deployment plan for solar, energy efficiency, and electrification measures. • Create work scopes, contracts, invoicing, and payments for subcontractors and consultants. • Research and assist in securing federal and private funding sources. • Support the development of education and training programs for tribal members. • Conduct on-site visits to ensure adherence to program policies and monitor solar infrastructure activities. • Collaborate with Indigenized Energy team members on outreach activities and quality control measures. • Supervise interns and support their training and development. • Prepare and submit required energy-related reports. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in business, sustainability, planning, or a related field. • Experience in project management and supervising teams. • Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. • Ability to perform mathematical calculations and data analysis. • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Nice-to-haves • Experience with solar energy projects. • Knowledge of federal and private funding sources for energy programs. • Familiarity with energy efficiency and electrification measures. Benefits • Full-time position with competitive salary. • Opportunities for professional development and training.
See More Details >>Entering the solar trade in Sioux Falls, SD, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. These apprenticeships typically last about two to three years, requiring significant on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the solar industry employed 279,447 workers nationwide as of December 2023, with a 5.9% increase from 2022. In Sioux Falls, the average weekly wage for solar professionals is approximately $1,450, with experienced workers earning upwards of $30,000 annually. Training programs, community colleges, and industry associations offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a promising career with strong earning potential.
