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Assistant Project Manager – Scheduling

SunEnergy1 Bethel, North Carolina, United States

Utilities · 201-500 employees

Sep 09
project-manager Junior (0-2 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Assistant Project Manager supports project teams by developing and maintaining detailed project schedules using software like Primavera P6. They are responsible for tracking milestones, identifying potential delays, and coordinating schedule updates across engineering, procurement, and construction teams.

What they look for

Primavera P6 Microsoft Project Project Scheduling Project Controls Construction Management Data Analysis Reporting Critical Path Method Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office Communication Organizational Skills Change Management Forecasting Utility Construction Solar Energy

Requirements

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, along with 1–3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is preferred, alongside strong analytical and communication skills.

Full description

The Assistant Project Manager – Scheduling supports project teams with scheduling, coordination, reporting, and project controls for utility-scale solar, BESS, and electrical construction projects. This role will help maintain project schedules, track milestones, identify delays, and coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors, and field teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with development and maintenance of detailed project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar software.
  • Update schedules based on project progress and field reports.
  • Track critical path activities, milestones, and schedule performance.
  • Identify potential delays and assist with developing recovery plans.
  • Coordinate schedule updates with Project Managers, Construction Managers, engineers, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly schedule reports and project status updates.
  • Track engineering, procurement, permitting, equipment deliveries, and construction activities.
  • Maintain project documentation and scheduling records.
  • Assist with project meetings, action items, and follow-up.
  • Support change management, forecasting, and project controls activities.
  • Perform other project management duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
  • 1–3 years of experience in construction, project management, scheduling, or project controls.
  • Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or comparable scheduling software preferred.
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Construction, utility, solar, BESS, electrical, or EPC experience preferred.

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