Assistant Project Manager

Location: American Samoa
Position Type: Full-Time Exempt
Reports To: Project Manager / Country Manager

Company Description:

Eastern Power Solutions is a renewable energy and utility-scale solar construction company with experience delivering complex solar projects and sustainable energy infrastructure. The company provides end-to-end capabilities across engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), project development, and operations and maintenance (O&M), with project experience in the United States and internationally.

https://www.easternpowersolutions.com/about

Role Description:

The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of construction and infrastructure projects. This role works closely with project leadership, field teams, subcontractors, and vendors to help ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

This position is ideal for a motivated and passionate professional seeking to develop their project management career in a dynamic construction and renewable energy environment.

Project Coordination & Scheduling

• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules and work plans.
• Monitor project progress and communicate schedule updates.
• Coordinate activities between field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and management.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and action items.

Cost & Budget Support

• Assist with tracking project costs, labor, materials, and equipment usage.
• Support preparation of project forecasts and cost reports.
• Assist with change order documentation and invoice reviews.
• Identify potential budget or schedule concerns and report them to management.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain project records, reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
• Track submittals, RFIs, permits, and project documentation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly status reports.
• Ensure document control processes are followed.

Communication & Stakeholder Coordination

• Participate in project meetings and coordination calls.
• Serve as a liaison between office personnel and field teams.
• Assist with client, contractor, and supplier communications.
• Promote collaboration among project stakeholders.

Project Coordination & Scheduling

• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules and work plans.
• Monitor project progress and communicate schedule updates.
• Coordinate activities between field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and management.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, and action items.

Cost & Budget Support

• Assist with tracking project costs, labor, materials, and equipment usage.
• Support preparation of project forecasts and cost reports.
• Assist with change order documentation and invoice reviews.
• Identify potential budget or schedule concerns and report them to management.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain project records, reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
• Track submittals, RFIs, permits, and project documentation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly status reports.
• Ensure document control processes are followed.

Communication & Stakeholder Coordination

• Participate in project meetings and coordination calls.
• Serve as a liaison between office personnel and field teams.
• Assist with client, contractor, and supplier communications.
• Promote collaboration among project stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in construction, project coordination, or project management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Preferred

• Experience with project scheduling software.
• Familiarity with cost control and project controls practices.
• Experience supporting field construction activities.
• Single is preferred due to the project location and assignment requirements

Skills & Competencies

• Strong work ethic and professional attitude.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Full-time on-site position in American Samoa.
• Must be willing to relocate.
• Work may involve active construction environments and extended hours as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Experience:

• project management: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• American Samoa: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person