Solar Assistant Project Manager

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Position Description

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) - Solar Division supports the Project Manager and project team in planning and executing solar construction projects. This role helps drive day-to-day coordination, documentation, permitting/inspections support, schedule tracking, procurement/logistics, and closeout-while learning and using BEAR's applicable software programs and systems.

APMs also help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule, and professionally address concerns while escalating issues to the appropriate level of management.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and use any/all applicable company software programs.
• Manage inspections and support the permitting process from initial approvals through closeout.
• Prepare and monitor commitment records and associated insurance/bonding documents.
• Manage and maintain a detailed submittal process and RFI process.
• Work with the project team to expedite materials, deliveries, and equipment .
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes .
• Prepare internal and external job status reports .
• Manage the project closeout and punch list process.
• Prepare and assist with project estimates and support the preconstruction process as needed.
• Professionally address concerns and escalate issues appropriately.
• Support the PM and Superintendent with solar scope coordination across civil, mechanical/racking, electrical, and testing activities (as applicable).
• Maintain strong documentation habits (logs, photos, closeout organization) to support schedule/quality tracking and turnover packages.
• Assist PMs with project schedules and look-aheads (supporting schedule creation/maintenance using scheduling tools).
• Support safety coordination and compliance expectations where solar work introduces site-specific hazards (e.g., PPE considerations referenced for solar).
• Where rooftop PV is part of the scope, support compliance documentation and coordination related to rooftop setbacks and fall protection requirements (as required by project/owner)

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industry experience as a Project Engineer or similar role.
• Construction experience or experience in a similar field.
• Preconstruction and estimating experience.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and seek solutions to conflict.
• OSHA safety trained / basic understanding of construction safety.
• Proficient with industry-standard computer skills (MS Office, Excel & Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, etc.).
• Experience with construction management software; ability to learn and adapt quickly in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to create, monitor, and implement project schedules using scheduling software (e.g., P6, MS Project).
• Experience supporting solar or renewable energy projects (community solar, utility-scale, or rooftop PV).
• Familiarity with solar-relevant documentation tools referenced in BEAR solar recruiting (e.g., Procore/Smartsheet/Excel).
• Understanding of solar safety considerations (PPE expectations and rooftop PV fall protection/setback requirements when applicable).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

BEAR Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.