Assistant Project Manager — Electric Utility Projects

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

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.