Assistant Project Manager

We are actively hiring an Assistant Project Manager who will support the planning, coordination, execution, and reporting of construction and operational projects. This role assists in organizing work assignments across multiple project teams, developing and tracking project cost and schedule performance, maintaining project documentation, and supporting communication between field operations, internal support teams, and customer stakeholders. The APM works under the direction of the Senior Project Manager and is responsible for supporting project administration, reporting, and coordination to help ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual obligations. This position requires some travel to field projects where the employee will drive a non-commercial company vehicle. Please note that our application includes driving questions to comply with internal driving processes. Key Responsibilities Project Coordination & Planning • Assist in organizing work assignments and coordinating project activities • Support development and maintenance of project schedules • Assist in determining resource requirements and tracking project staffing needs • Coordinate project setup, coding, and baseline project information • Track project milestones and deliverables • Support communication with customers and internal stakeholders • Perform additional project or operational support duties as assigned Cost Tracking & Reporting • Develop project budget take-offs • Review and assist with coding of timesheets, invoices, and production quantities • Maintain cost reports, progress reports, and KPI tracking. • Compile reporting packages • Monitor project performance and report variances in cost or schedule Operations & Field Coordination • Communicate with field teams, supervisors, and management to gather job status updates • Assist in coordinating work sequencing and scheduling updates • Maintain operational and project data in tracking systems (Smartsheet's, Excel, Microsoft Project, etc.) • Support distribution of schedules, reports, and project documentation Reporting & Analysis • Analyze cost, productivity, and schedule data to identify trends or potential issues • Assist in preparing internal and external project reports • Escalate potential project risks, delays, or cost issues to senior project management • Support monthly reporting, forecast updates, and project closeout documentation Preferred Qualifications: • PMP certification • Utility/construction industry experience Job Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience • 1-2 years of project coordination, construction, operations, or related experience • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with project tracking tools • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent written & verbal communication skills • Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to develop and maintain relationships • Able to identify potential problems and elevate these to the appropriate levels(s) of management; oriented around problem-framing and solutioning • Previous internship and/or related consulting experience preferred • Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate across multiple departments • Self-motivated and able to work with direction from senior team members • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimum guidance Q3 Contracting is a drug-free environment, and all candidates are subject to drug testing. Compensation and Benefits: Q3 Contracting provides competitive market pay, with a comprehensive benefit package that includes: • $75,000 - $95,000/year, depending on experience • Competitive compensation paid weekly • State of the art office spaces and warehouse • Paid Time Off, Holiday Time Off, and Community Service Paid Time Off • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance • 401(k) with Generous Company Match, vested day-one • Company-paid Disability Insurance • Company-paid Life Insurance • Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP] • Tuition Reimbursement • Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends" • Legal Assistance Coverage Benefits: • Competitive compensation paid weekly. • Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD. • 401(k) with company match, vested day-one. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]. • Tuition Reimbursement. • Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off. • Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends" • Legal Assistance Coverage • Award winning safety programs. • Overtime opportunities. • Growth Opportunities. • And more.