Assistant Project Manager - Electric Utilities

Quanta-Services; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NorthStar Energy Solutions, a Quanta Services company, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution of electric utility construction projects. You will work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

This role offers growth in the electric utility industry, with occasional travel to project sites and a mix of office and field work environments.

Qualifications

• Transmission line and/or substation experience is a strong plus.
• Understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and project documentation.
• Familiarity with billing processes, Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR) is beneficial.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic field and office environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with planning, scheduling, and coordinating electric utility construction projects.
• Help develop and maintain detailed project schedules and monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams to support successful project execution.
• Support estimating efforts with takeoffs, proposals, and project submittals.
• Prepare, track, and manage RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Participate in client meetings, project planning sessions, and internal coordination meetings.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, resource availability, and milestones.
• Track permitting, Right-of-Way activities, material deliveries, and equipment status.
• Prepare regular project status reports highlighting progress, risks, and potential challenges.
• Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to keep projects running efficiently.
• Coordinate timesheets, invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and procurement documentation.
• Assist with material procurement and equipment logistics to support field operations.

Skills

Transmission line experience

Scheduling

Budgeting

Project documentation

Billing processes

AP/AR familiarity

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project scheduling software

Job description

About Us

Every moment of every day, people around the world rely on the energy they access through infrastructure built by Quanta. Comprising the largest skilled-labor force in North America, our employees are highly skilled and innovative, continually working to connect people and power. We’re building the infrastructure that supports the energy transition, and there are more opportunities than ever to be part of our team. Join us and build your career building a brighter future.

Imagine what you could do here. We encourage, inspire, and support our people to seize opportunities in our corporate office and with hundreds of our operating companies worldwide that provide solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, and communications industries.

Quanta actively promotes and maintains a culture of belonging where all employees can be themselves, live their values, and find opportunities to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic organization in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is prized. Come find out how our people power modern life.

About this Role

NorthStar Energy Solutions, a Quanta Services company, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the successful planning, coordination, and execution of electric utility construction projects. In this role, you'll work alongside Project Managers, Superintendents, and field leadership to help deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget while ensuring exceptional service to our clients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their project management career in the electric utility industry. This position may require occasional travel to project sites, extended hours during critical project phases, and work in both office and field environments.

What You'll Do

Project Planning & Coordination

• Assist Project Managers with planning, scheduling, and coordinating electric utility construction projects.
• Help develop and maintain detailed project schedules and monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, clients, and internal teams to support successful project execution.

Estimating & Project Documentation

• Support estimating efforts with takeoffs, proposals, and project submittals.
• Prepare, track, and manage Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and project documentation.
• Participate in client meetings, project planning sessions, and internal coordination meetings.

Project Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor project schedules, budgets, resource availability, and key milestones.
• Track permitting, Right-of-Way activities, material deliveries, and equipment status.
• Prepare regular project status reports highlighting progress, risks, and potential challenges.

Operations Support

• Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to keep projects running efficiently.
• Coordinate timesheets, invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and procurement documentation.
• Assist with material procurement and equipment logistics to support field operations.

What You'll Bring

• Transmission line and/or substation experience is a strong plus.
• Understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and project documentation.
• Familiarity with billing processes, Accounts Payable (AP), and Accounts Receivable (AR) is beneficial.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic field and office environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

What You'll Get

As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short term and long term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

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