Associate Construction Project Manager

About the Role

The Associate Construction Project Manager – Transmission Line serves as project support under direct supervision, planning, organizing, and implementing project management principles. Success requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines, and anticipate and support internal customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations
• Assist Project Manager(s) in managing projects under direct supervision
• Support development and tracking of project performance metrics, budgets, and cost controls
• Assist with cost tracking, labor tracking, scheduling, and reporting
• Coordinate with field crews, foremen, subcontractors, engineers, and utility representatives
• Support material procurement, submittals, and equipment tracking
• Assist with subcontractor management and contract compliance
• Maintain project documentation including cost reporting, billing, scheduling, and budgeting records
• Assist with federal/state agency correspondence and reporting
• Maintain project schedules under supervision
• Participate in construction-related meetings to support project coordination
• Assist in proposal preparation, estimating, and quantity take-offs
• Provide onsite administrative and project support throughout long-term assignments
• Assist with change management, productivity tracking, and project closeout activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 0–3 years of related experience (transmission line, utility, or heavy civil construction preferred)
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel and commit to long-term onsite transmission project assignments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (experience with job cost tracking or estimating software is a plus)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn and grow

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Combination of office work and active construction site environments
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Work may involve a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Travel required, including extended onsite assignments
• Field environments may include exposure to weather conditions, heavy equipment, and moderate to loud noise levels