ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER | OVERHEAD TRANSMISSIONSummary: As an Assistant Project Manager, you will work closely with the project manager to ensure overall accountability for safety, schedule, cost, quality, and project performance. The goal of this position is to develop the skills and experience necessary on your career path to becoming a project manager. The salary range is $73,000.00 - $95,000.00.
Benefits: - Competitive Compensation Package
- Paid Time Off
- Company sponsored Healthcare Plan including Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- HSA Account with Company Contribution
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Student Loan Payment & 529 College Saving Program
- Company Paid:
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Program
Responsibilities: - Support Project Managers in the planning and execution of overhead transmission drilling/foundations, and matting/access construction projects
- Assist with project setup, project documentation, contract files, drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, change logs, and meeting minutes
- Help track project scope, schedule, cost, safety, quality, and overall project performance
- Assist with project schedules, three-week lookaheads, progress updates, and milestone tracking
- Support cost tracking, forecasting, earned value updates, production tracking, and budget reviews
- Assist with preparation and review of project reports, customer updates, billing support, and internal project documentation
- Coordinate with field leadership, project controls, procurement, fleet, safety, environmental, and subcontractors to support project execution
- Help review field productivity, labor, equipment, material usage, and schedule performance
- Support the change management process, including tracking potential changes, gathering backup, and assisting with change order preparation
- Participate in project meetings, customer meetings, internal planning meetings, and jobsite visits
- Assist with execution planning for work scopes that may include overhead transmission, drilling/foundations, matting/access, civil access, and environmental constraints
- Promote a strong safety culture and help ensure project activities are completed in accordance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements
- Day travel using company provided vehicle to job sites
Education, Skills, Experience Needed: - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
- Entry-level to 2+ years of construction, project coordination, project controls, or field experience preferred
- Prior internship, co-op, field, estimating, project controls, or construction coordination experience preferred
- Interest in overhead transmission, utility infrastructure, civil construction, drilling/foundations, or access/matting work
- Proficient computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, field teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
- Self-directed, motivated, and willing to learn the operational, financial, and contractual aspects of project management
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required
- Team player who displays leadership and diplomacy
- The ability to adapt to changing business requirement with minimal advanced notice
- Exposure to utility construction, overhead transmission, distribution, drilling/foundations, access/matting, or civil construction preferred
- Familiarity with project documentation, cost tracking, scheduling, RFIs, submittals, and change management preferred
- Experience working with or around utility clients, contractors, subcontractors, or field construction teams preferred
This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management's assignment of essential functions and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
