Assistant Project Manager

ACTalent; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Life Insurance (employee & dependents)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for substation construction to support project planning and coordination on active electrical infrastructure projects. You will assist with scheduling, budgeting, and reporting, and collaborate with field teams, engineers, and utility stakeholders to meet deadlines.

The role requires a bachelors degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in substation or utility construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• 3 years of related experience, preferably in substation, electrical, or utility construction.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, reporting, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in managing substation and transmission construction projects under direct supervision.
• Support the development and tracking of project performance metrics, budgets, and cost controls.
• Assist with cost tracking, labor tracking, scheduling, and project reporting to keep stakeholders informed.
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, engineers, and utility stakeholders to support effective project execution.
• Support material procurement, submittal processes, and equipment tracking to ensure timely delivery and availability.
• Assist with subcontractor management and monitor contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain project documentation, including cost reporting, billing, scheduling, and budgeting records.
• Assist with federal and state agency correspondence and reporting as required for project compliance.
• Help maintain and update project schedules under supervision, identifying and communicating potential impacts.
• Participate in construction-related meetings to support project coordination and resolve issues.
• Assist in proposal preparation, including estimating and quantity take-offs for upcoming projects.
• Provide onsite administrative and project support during long-term project assignments.
• Assist with change management processes, productivity tracking, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Independent and collaborative

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: Assistant Project Manager Substation Construction

The Assistant Project Manager provides critical project support by planning, organizing, and applying project management principles to electrical infrastructure construction projects. Working under direct supervision, this role helps ensure that substation and transmission projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with business goals. The position requires an understanding of how the construction business operates, how to respond to changing circumstances, and how to engage the right internal and external stakeholders for support. Success in this role relies on strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, consistently meet deadlines, and proactively anticipate and support internal customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in managing substation and transmission construction projects under direct supervision.
• Support the development and tracking of project performance metrics, budgets, and cost controls.
• Assist with cost tracking, labor tracking, scheduling, and project reporting to keep stakeholders informed.
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, engineers, and utility stakeholders to support effective project execution.
• Support material procurement, submittal processes, and equipment tracking to ensure timely delivery and availability.
• Assist with subcontractor management and monitor contract compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain project documentation, including cost reporting, billing, scheduling, and budgeting records.
• Assist with federal and state agency correspondence and reporting as required for project compliance.
• Help maintain and update project schedules under supervision, identifying and communicating potential impacts.
• Participate in construction-related meetings to support project coordination and resolve issues.
• Assist in proposal preparation, including estimating and quantity take-offs for upcoming projects.
• Provide onsite administrative and project support during long-term project assignments.
• Assist with change management processes, productivity tracking, and project closeout activities.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 03 years of related experience, preferably in substation, electrical, or utility construction.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, reporting, and analysis.

Work Environment

This role is based on an active project site in Bowling Green, Ohio, supporting substation and transmission construction activities. The work environment is field-oriented and fast-paced, with daily interaction among construction crews, subcontractors, engineers, and utility stakeholders.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Toledo, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $45.67/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 &DD 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Toledo, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Toledo,OH.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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