Assistant Project Manager

Bigham Cable Construction, Inc; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Hol

401(k) w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Legal Insurance

Discounts on gym memberships, pet保险

Job summary

Bigham Cable Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee assigned projects, ensuring accuracy, safety, and profitability while supporting field teams.

The ideal candidate has telecom industry knowledge, strong computer skills, familiarity with aerial lift devices and utility lines, and the ability to read, interpret, input, and analyze data. A Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years of related experience is required for Kingsport, TN.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or 5 years of related work experience.
• Previous supervisory and/or managerial experience.
• Project management skills including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle record check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, and provide leadership to employees of an assigned area, department, or project.
• Review tasks and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Implement and maintain processes to assist completion of tasks in support of an assigned area, department, or project.
• Communicate with employees, contractors, vendors, and/or customers to assist an assigned area, department, or project.
• Manage multiple projects to completion.
• Function effectively in a high-stress environment.
• Communicate with Company personnel, customers, and contractors to ensure tasks are completed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Career Opportunities: Assistant Project Manager (16141)

Requisition ID16141-Posted10/30/2026-PMO-Operations-BC601-Kingsport,TN-Office-Manager-0% - 24%

At Bigham Cable Construction, as an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for the sharing management over assigned projects and ensure the accuracy, completeness, safety, and profitability of each.

At a minimum, the position requires a good working knowledge of the telecommunications industry; ability to use a computer and other office related equipment; familiarity with aerial lift devices, utility lines/poles, and various other telecommunications construction equipment, and the functionality of each; ability to read, understand, interpret, input, and analyze data.

Connecting you to great benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

• Supervise, develop, and provide leadership to employees of an assigned area, department, or project;
• Review tasks and reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance;
• Implement and maintain processes to assist completion of tasks in support of an assigned area, department, or project;
• Communicate with employees, contractors, vendors, and/or customers to assist an assigned area, department, or project;

The ability to manage multiple projects to completion;

The ability to function effectively in a high-stress situation;

The ability to communicate with Company personnel, customers, and contractors to ensure tasks are completed.

What you’ll need

To be 18 years of age or older

Valid state driver’s license (non-provisional) with a clean driving record

Authorization to work in the United States for this company

Bachelor's Degree in a related field or 5 years of related work experience

Previous supervisory and/or managerial experience

Project management skills including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks

Authorized to work in the United States

Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen, background, and motor vehicle record check

Why grow your career with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.