Assistant Project Manager

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 133,627,000 - 140,405,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Fund

Per Diem $150/day

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Reading, PA for a 12-month contract to hire. The role supports transmission line, substation, and telecom projects across the region, with onsite work and a $47.00-$49.00/hour pay rate (USD) and a $150/day per diem.

The Assistant PM will support Senior PMs with cost control, schedule tracking, and stakeholder coordination to ensure on-time project delivery and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 2-5 years in construction project management preferred.
• Experience with cost and schedule management is preferred.
• PMP certification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage 10-20 projects from inception to completion.
• Develop work plans with Engineering & Client Stakeholders.
• Develop outage requests and sequenced work plans with SMEs & Client contractors.
• Coordinate material procurement with Engineering.
• Facilitate Pre-Construction and progress meetings.
• Maintain project budgets and financial forecasts.

Skills

Substations knowledge

Communication skills

Travel ready

Driver's license

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

Location: Reading, PA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract to Hire
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $47.00-$49.00 / Hour (USD)
• Per Diem: Yes - $150/day
• Travel Requirements: Driving required (projects are within 1-3 hour radius from reporting location). Valid driver's license required. Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This role supports a program of transmission line, substation, and communications construction projects across Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia/Maryland. This Program has been in progress for 11 years and has a runway of another 5 years. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting Senior Project Managers with cost management of individual projects, the successful completion of the projects within the specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, subcontractors, and any other project stakeholders.

Examples of Project Types:

• Substation - complete substation rebuild & conversion projects (ring bus, breaker & a half, double-breaker). Terminal upgrades including breakers, relays, and other physical equipment. Some relay-only or equipment-only replacements
• Voltages: 34.5kV-500kV
• Transmission Line - complete line rebuilds, line rehabs, line switch replacements, customer connections
• Voltages: 46kV-138kV
• Communications projects: Replacement of RTUs, cell antennas, microwave towers. Installation of MPLS, ADSS & OPGW fiber builds
• New Transmission Customer connections and Generator interconnections (solar, onshore & offshore wind)
• Project budgets range from Small ($250k-$1M), Medium $2M-$5M to Large ($5M-$50M)
• 90% of projects are in a brownfield environment - usually reconfiguring existing substations to new configurations, or rebuilding transmission lines to higher capacities

The client's goal is to train Assistant Project Managers in all aspects of project management and construction subject matter expertise. Assistant PMs will learn from other senior team members, take on tasks and activities throughout the project, and eventually take on their own projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Each PM manages 10-20 projects from inception to completion
• Vet the initial scope received and develop a project work plan with Engineering & Client Stakeholders
• Develop outage requests and sequenced work plans with SMEs & Client contractor partners
• Work with Engineering to facilitate major and minor material equipment procurement
• Coordinate environmental and non-environmental permitting review and submittal
• Develop RFP packages for construction bid events, including written scopes of work, baseline schedules, and permitting packages. Evaluate contractor bids and recommend award to Client.
• Facilitate Pre-Construction and regular progress meetings
• Drive schedule and project progress during construction, oftentimes on-site
• Complete pre-energization & closeout activities during project completion
• Develop rapport with construction team through on-site meetings and regular meetings/phone calls
• Meet regularly with Scheduler to update & maintain detailed P6 project schedules
• Maintain and be accountable for project budget and financial forecast updates
• Update financial forecasts and track accruals monthly
• Navigate client computer programs for financial updates, contract management, and project documentation
• Report regularly to the Lead Project Manager and Client on construction progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring home office support
• Maintain clear lines of communication and relationships between project site, project office, and clients

Required Skills

• Must desire to gain detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines
• Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contacts on project-related matters
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel (projects are within 1-3 hour radius from reporting location)
• Valid driver's license required; must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy

Preferred Skills

• 2-5 years in a construction project management role is preferred
• Experience with high voltage transmission line or substation construction project management, including management of cost and schedule, is preferred but not required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus but not mandatory

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field from an accredited curriculum required

Required Experience

• 2-5 years in a construction project management role preferred

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience with high voltage transmission line or substation construction project management, including management of cost and schedule (not required)

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Work location is usually around 80% office / 20% field-based
• Team members are encouraged to spend time on-site to fully comprehend the scopes of work being managed, develop rapport with site teams, and stay engaged with on-site construction progress
• Driving is required; projects are within a 1-3 hour radius from the reporting location

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This infrastructure engineering firm has been designing and building essential city infrastructure since 1898. Operating as a 100% employee-owned organization headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with 75 offices across the U.S. and internationally, the firm employs more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue across sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. Teams span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals who engage with complex, consequential projects requiring creative problem-solving and deep technical expertise.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 400 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-11213

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