Assistant Project Manager - Electrical Distribution
Overview
You will support electrical distribution projects under senior leadership, with growing responsibility for estimating, scheduling, procurement, and project management. This entry-level role places you in a growing utility market, with early exposure to project financials and a path to customer-facing duties. You will work from home initially, then transition to a new office in Fort Worth, TX, while shadowing field crews to learn the business. This contract position offers a clear route to independent project management and a steady pipeline of work.
What You'll Do10
- 1Support planning and execution of electrical distribution projects, including estimating, scheduling, procurement, and coordination.
- 2Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure work progresses on time.
- 3Contribute to project budgeting and cost analysis, tracking financial performance and supporting accurate reporting.
- 4Use Microsoft Office and Excel to manage data, prepare reports, analyze costs, and support financial tracking.
- 5Shadow utility distribution crews to learn field operations and distribution processes.
- 6Collaborate with project teams to procure materials, equipment, and resources aligned with schedules.
- 7Support communication with customers and stakeholders, taking on customer-facing duties once trained.
- 8Assist senior leadership with documentation, status updates, and reporting on progress and financials.
- 9Participate in training to grow into an independent project management role.
- 10Contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient work environment in office and field.
Requirements10
- 11+ years foundational knowledge of project management principles in construction or utility distribution.
- 2Understanding of construction management practices, including scheduling, budgeting, and cost analysis.
- 3Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills for data management and financial analysis.
- 4Ability to work with project financial data, including budgeting, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
- 5Interest in learning utility distribution operations through office work and field shadowing.
- 6Effective communication skills for team collaboration and customer interaction.
- 7Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in schedules, documentation, and financials.
- 8Ability to work independently under senior leadership guidance.
- 9Bachelor's degree in Construction Management strongly preferred; recent graduates encouraged.
- 10Prior experience with project financial reporting or cost analysis is a plus.
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