Assistant Project Manager

Career Management Group; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility construction company in Florida is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support distribution and transmission construction projects. This role involves managing projects, developing client relationships, overseeing subcontractors, and preparing estimates. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of project management experience, preferably in utility construction. Join a team committed to safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• 2+ years of project management experience, preferably in utility construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects according to policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ensure financial controls and profitability across projects.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or Construction Management preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Overview

Assistant Project Manager to join our team, supporting distribution and transmission construction projects for our diverse customer base.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

What You’ll Do

• Manage projects under our policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Oversee subcontractors and procurement processes
• Prepare project estimates and baseline schedules
• Track project progress, costs, and deliver weekly reports
• Support field operations with accurate information for safe, efficient work
• Ensure financial controls and profitability across projects
• Contribute to emergency and storm restoration response efforts

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or Construction Management preferred)
• 2+ years of project management experience (utility construction a plus)
• Proficiency with MS Office (MS Project/Primavera a bonus)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in fast-paced environments
• Solid understanding of project accounting and contract pricing

Why Join Us?

We're committed to safety, innovation, and delivering excellence in utility construction. We value self-motivated, team-oriented professionals who are ready to grow their careers while making an impact.

Job details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Utilities and Construction

Notes

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