Assistant Project Manager - Substation (Solar EPC)

JOB OVERVIEW

The Substation Assistant Project Manager (APM) supports the Project Manager (PM) and site leadership team in the safe, high‑quality, and efficient execution of substation and high-voltage (HV) construction projects. The APM assists with project administration, scheduling, forecasting, procurement, subcontract management, financial controls, document management, and client communication.

This role is designed to help develop the next generation of Project Managers and is primarily responsible for Site Project Manager administrative tasks.

This position reports to the Project Manager. The APM supports and coordinates with the Trade Superintendents, Project Engineer, Field Engineers, Site Admin, Site Safety Manager, and Site Quality Manager, and works closely with the Construction Manager on schedule, cost, equipment, and staffing. The Construction Manager is responsible for all field execution, including civil, structural, electrical, and commissioning activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4–7+ years of construction experience; Medium/High Voltage substation, T&D , utility‑scale solar, BESS, HV, industrial, commercial construction or heavy civil experience preferred.


• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not required with equivalent experience).


• Experience with self‑perform construction environments strongly preferred.


• Proficiency with project management and construction software (P6, Procore, Bluebeam, Vista/CMiC, MS Office, etc.).


• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.


• Ability to work on‑site 100% (temporary relocation to project community required)

BENEFITS AND PAY:

• Paid Company Holidays


• Paid Time Off


• Straight Time Over Time


• We provide paid sick leave as required by Colorado’s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.


• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.


• Salary $120,000 - $160,000 annually, dependent on experience, qualifications, and competencies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must comply with client safety requirements (e.g., clean-shaven, long sleeves, steel-toe boots).


• Must pass a physical exam if required.


• Able to:




• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, and stairways.


• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work at heights or in confined spaces (e.g., towers, vessels, excavations).


• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (Use assistance for heavier loads).


• Stand or walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel).




• Must be able to wear a respirator and other PPE when required.

WORK LOCATION:

• Industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shops.

MOBILITY BARRIERS:

• Uneven ground


• Obstructed pathways


• Work at low/high elevations


• Confined workspaces

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Predominantly outdoor work


• Exposure to:




• Extreme heat or cold


• Humidity, rain, and other weather conditions


• Loud noise from tools and machinery


• Potential chemical exposure

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Primoris Renewable Energy, a business within Primoris Services Corporation’s Energy segment, is a leading power generation engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) provider specializing in utility and commercial scale solar power, energy storage, solar repower, and operations and maintenance. Standing at the forefront of energy transformation, we are dedicated to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and planet – shaping a more sustainable future for generations to come.

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

AGENCY STATEMENT

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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