Assistant Project Manager, Solar Preconstruction

Overview

Assist preconstruction of utility solar EPC: proposals, schedule, budget, permits.

Key Responsibilities

• permitting
• rfi management
• cash flow
• due diligence
• proposal development
• reporting

Tasks

-Collaborate with the team to support permitting timelines, submittal requirements, and agency communications -Facilitate and document Owner coordination meetings during preconstruction, escalating issues as needed to the Project Manager -Maintain key documentation including RFI Logs, Preconstruction Budget Logs, Exhibit Trackers, and Proposal Submittals -Managing cash flow and financial forecasting independently -Interface directly with clients and proposal stakeholders to clarify deliverables and respond to technical questions -Support the coordination of project due diligence activities (e.g., site assessments, geotechnical reports, utility locates) -Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Estimating, and Operations teams to produce compliant, compelling, and timely proposal documents -Driving site due diligence, engineering coordination, and permitting timelines across multiple projects -Participate in the development and review of baseline schedules, drawing logs, general conditions estimates, and proposal exhibits -Prepare and distribute weekly internal and external reports summarizing progress, open items, and risks -Help coordinate procurement and resource acquisition timelines aligned with project milestones -Perform preliminary cash flow analysis, tracking schedule implications, early deposits, and procurement lead times -Provide input on process improvements, tools, and coordination strategies to increase the effectiveness of the preconstruction team -Overseeing end-to-end proposal processes with minimal oversight -Leading Owner contract negotiations and strategy alignment -Assist the Project Manager in the development and review of Limited Notices to Proceed (LNTPs), Early Works Agreements, and Owner contract exhibits -Act as a central coordinator for RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs—analyzing requirements, developing response strategies, and aligning internal contributors -Maintain and improve a library of reusable proposal content, templates, and pricing assumptions to support efficiency and accuracy in responses -Leading internal teams and mentoring junior staff members -Communicate regularly and effectively across disciplines to ensure clarity on preconstruction tasks, risks, and dependencies

Requirements

• bachelor’s
• 3+ years
• utility‑scale
• primavera
• smartsheet
• communication

What You Bring

-Willingness to relocate to South Florida is preferred for effective team collaboration and career development. -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to support cross-functional coordination and external client interaction -Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, business, or related discipline; MBA or technical graduate studies is a plus -Demonstrate ownership of tasks, proactive follow-up, and readiness to step into larger responsibilities over time -3+ years of experience in the utility-scale solar EPC industry or related preconstruction/project support roles -Manage challenges that can only be solved with input from multiple cross-functional teams. Basic industry knowledge on technical aspects, such as design, performance modeling, and construction, of utility scale solar power plants -Obtains the capacity to swiftly focus on project specifics and then shift perspective to the broader strategy -Strong organizational and writing skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment -Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Smartsheet, Primavera P6, BlueBeam, or estimating software (e.g., HCSS Heavy Bid) is preferred -Attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to follow through on project milestones

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