Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Gen Pro Energy Solutions Piedmont, South Dakota, United States

Gen Pro Energy Solutions has led the charge as one of the Midwest’s leading solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms. Our team ignited the Nebraska solar market, creating a thriving pipeline of community and municipal projects. Now, with a national footprint, over $168M in annual revenue, and a workforce of 100+ professionals, we partner with developers to build premier solar farms, focusing on community and utility-scale projects across the Midwest.

At Gen Pro, we’re not just constructing solar solutions, we’re powering a sustainable future. Join us to shape the heart of our mission‑driven team.

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) plays a key role in supporting the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager in the successful delivery of solar EPC projects from permitting through project close‑out. This position manages day‑to‑day project coordination, documentation, and schedule support, ensuring timely and accurate information flow across engineering, construction, supply chain, permitting, and external stakeholders.

The APM role serves as a development pathway toward full Project Manager responsibility. Success in this position is defined by consistent reliability, attention to detail, proactive risk identification and mitigation, and strong verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to anticipate challenges before they impact the project, collaborates effectively across teams, and gradually assumes increased ownership of project scopes and deliverables over time.

Reporting Relationship:
Sr. Project Manager

$80,000 to $105,000 Annual salary plus bonus opportunity (depending on experience).

Project Coordination & Execution Support

• Support PMs in managing project schedules, deliverables, and milestones across engineering, procurement, construction, and close‑out phases
• Track action items, deadlines, and commitments from internal teams, subcontractors, and consultants
• Assist with project kickoff preparation, meeting agendas, and follow‑up documentation
• Maintain accurate project status information and elevate risks or gaps early
• Assist in maintaining project schedules in Smartsheet and other scheduling tools
• Track critical path items, float‑sensitive activities, and long‑lead materials
• Help identify schedule risks, permitting constraints, and sequencing conflicts
• Support documentation of risks, mitigation plans, and decision logs

Documentation & Systems Management

• Manage and maintain project documentation in Pro Core, Egnyte, and other Gen Pro systems
• Assist with submittals, RFIs, permit tracking, inspection records, and close‑out packages
• Ensure meeting notes, decisions, and approvals are documented and distributed clearly
• Support lien waivers, warranties, and turnover documentation during project close‑out
• Assist PMs with budget tracking, change order documentation, and cost forecasting
• Track subcontractor invoices, pay applications, and backup documentation
• Help prepare schedule of values, cost logs, and project financial summaries
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate and timely project reporting

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Coordinate closely with Construction, Engineering, Supply Chain, Permitting, and Finance teams
• Communicate clearly with developers, AHJs, inspectors, and external consultants as directed
• Ensure information shared externally aligns with Gen Pro’s approved plans and messaging
• Support site visits and field coordination as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, project management, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 1–3 years of experience in construction, renewable energy, or project coordination
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Pro Core, Smartsheet, or similar tools preferred
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

• Experience supporting…