Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Assistant Project ManagerJob Description

The Assistant Project Manager develops under senior leadership to support electrical distribution projects, with growing responsibility for estimating, scheduling, procurement, and overall project management. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to learn the utility distribution business from the ground up, gain strong exposure to project financials, and progress into direct customer-facing responsibilities within the first few months.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of electrical distribution projects, including estimating, scheduling, procurement, and overall project coordination.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules to ensure work progresses according to plan and deadlines are met.
• Contribute to project budgeting and cost analysis, tracking financial performance and supporting accurate financial reporting.
• Work extensively with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to manage data, prepare reports, analyze costs, and support project financial tracking.
• Shadow utility distribution crews to learn day-to-day operations, field processes, and the practical aspects of the distribution business.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure materials, equipment, and resources are procured and available in alignment with project schedules.
• Support communication with customers and stakeholders, taking on customer-facing responsibilities once adequately trained.
• Assist senior leadership with documentation, status updates, and reporting on project progress, schedules, and financial performance.
• Participate in continuous learning and development activities to grow into a fully independent project management role.
• Contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient work environment both in the office and when shadowing field crews.

Essential Skills

• Foundational knowledge of project management principles, particularly in construction or utility distribution environments.
• Understanding of construction management practices, including scheduling, budgeting, and cost analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel for data management and financial analysis.
• Ability to work with project financial data, including budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
• Interest in and ability to learn utility distribution operations through both office work and field shadowing.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with project teams and interacting with customers once trained.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in managing schedules, documentation, and financial information.
• Ability to work independently under guidance from senior leadership and take initiative in learning and development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management is strongly preferred; recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Any prior experience with project financial reporting or cost analysis is a plus.
• Exposure to construction, utility distribution, or related industries is beneficial.
• Comfort with learning new systems and processes in a growing market environment.
• Interest in building a long-term career in project management within the utility and construction sectors.

Work Environment

The role begins as a work-from-home position and transitions to a newly acquired office space in the Industriplex area in Baton Rouge once the office build-out is complete. The local operation is in a growth phase, with plans to hire dozens of new team members over the next few months and expand from a primarily field-based workforce to a larger combined field and office presence. The Assistant Project Manager periodically shadows distribution crews in the field to gain a thorough understanding of the business and day-to-day operations. This is a salaried position that includes vacation and holiday benefits, and access to a company vehicle is available at the end of the assignment. The environment offers significant opportunities for career growth in a new market with a steady pipeline of electrical distribution work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $36.06/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Worth,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

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