Assistant Project Manager

Position Overview

A leading utility organization is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to help drive capital infrastructure work from early planning and development all the way through construction, commissioning, and final project closeout. The role partners closely with Project Managers and supports scheduling, budgeting, document control, contractor coordination, and project controls across the full project lifecycle.

This is a strong fit for someone who is organized, detail-focused, and eager to build a career in project management within the utility, energy, engineering, or construction space.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers with daily project coordination and execution.
• Contribute to planning, scheduling, budgeting, and ongoing cost monitoring.
• Help organize project meetings, design review sessions, and communication with stakeholders.
• Monitor milestones, deliverables, and outstanding action items.
• Assist with defining scope, managing contractor paperwork, and handling procurement-related tasks.
• Keep project files, reports, and controls data accurate and up to date.
• Work across engineering, construction, environmental, supply chain, and operations teams.
• Assist during construction, commissioning, turnover, and closeout phases.
• Support compliance records, safety documentation, and contractor onboarding.
• Help prepare financial updates, forecasts, and project status reports.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience in project coordination, project controls, construction, engineering, utilities, or a similar field.
• Well-developed organization, communication, and multitasking abilities.
• Hands-on experience with schedules, budgets, and project documentation.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Ability to pick up new systems, software, and workflows quickly.
• Background in utilities, energy, infrastructure, engineering, or construction is preferred.

Ideal Backgrounds

• Project Coordinator
• Assistant Project Manager
• Project Controls Coordinator
• Construction Coordinator
• Engineering Coordinator
• Project Engineer
• Utility Project Support Professional

Additional Information

This is a 12-month remote contract role with a pay rate of $35.00 to $50.00 per hour and potential for direct hire. The role offers long-term growth potential and practical exposure to large-scale utility and infrastructure projects.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is committed to an inclusive workplace where people are respected and valued. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination, and applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.