Assistant Construction Manager - Kansas

As an Assistant Construction Manager with DEPCOM Power, you will support field execution across utility-scale solar and energy storage projects by partnering with Construction Managers and project teams to drive safe, high-quality project delivery. You will help coordinate Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical construction activities, support development of field leadership teams, and contribute to consistent processes that keep projects aligned with safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives.

Through collaboration with subcontractors, customers, and internal stakeholders, you will help ensure successful project execution while building the capabilities needed for future leadership opportunities.

Potential Locations:
Altoona, Kansas

Location subject to change based on business needs.

Travel Requirements: This is a full-time, site-based position that includes daily per diem and home rotations approximately every 3-4 weeks.

Compensation
: $110,000 - $140,000 (flexible based on experience)

DEPCOM's Project Delivery Organization executes full turnkey PV and BESS plants with collection substations and generation transmission lines. We utilize preferred partnerships with key vendors and subcontractors while coordinating with interconnection utilities across the nation. As a Koch Company, we implement Principle Based Management to continue driving innovation, hold our team to the highest standard and streamline our overall processes to ensure project success for each of our clients.

• Partner with the Construction Manager to support field execution across civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes for complex utility-scale solar and energy storage projects.
• Assist in developing and coaching Superintendent teams by reinforcing expectations, sharing knowledge, and promoting accountability for project results.
• Support coordination with Safety, Quality, Environmental, Logistics, and Project Management teams to ensure alignment on project priorities and execution plans.
• Help monitor project performance related to safety, schedule, quality, cost, and environmental compliance through proactive planning and field engagement.
• Participate in weekly risk assessments and contribute to maintaining the Risk & Opportunity (R&O) log to help identify and mitigate project risks.
• Support environmental compliance activities, including SWPPP requirements, permitting, erosion control measures, and regulatory obligations.
• Assist in managing subcontractor performance by monitoring productivity, schedule adherence, safety expectations, and contract compliance.
• Review subcontractor change order requests, invoices, and supporting documentation while partnering with project leadership to validate scope, progress, and costs.
• Support development and execution of comprehensive three-week look-ahead schedules and help identify constructability, logistics, and coordination challenges before they impact project performance.
• Build strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders through proactive communication and reliable execution.

• Construction experience on large-scale industrial, infrastructure, renewable energy, or utility construction projects with exposure to field execution activities.
• Experience coordinating work with superintendents, subcontractors, or multiple construction disciplines while supporting safety, schedule, quality, and cost objectives.
• Experience reviewing project schedules, budgets, contracts, change orders, or construction documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

• Utility-scale solar, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), substation or transmission experience.
• Experience supporting EPC or self-perform construction projects from mobilization through commissioning.
• Experience developing three-week look-ahead schedules, tracking project metrics, and supporting field productivity initiatives.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements, including SWPPP implementation and permit management.

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