Assistant Project Manager (T&D/Substations) JN -092026-181453

Goodwin Recruiting; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

PTO & Paid Holidays

Overtime opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting in Akron, OH seeks an Assistant Project Manager – T&D / Substation to support major utility infrastructure projects. This on-site role suits an early-career professional aiming for long-term growth in project management within the utility sector.

Responsibilities include planning through closeout, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting, with interactions across engineers, contractors, and field teams. Requires a relevant degree and 1–4 years of T&D/Substation experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management is REQUIRED.
• 1–4 years of utility infrastructure, T&D, or Substation experience.
• T&D and/or Substation project experience is REQUIRED.
• Experience with scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, project controls, or construction coordination.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• MS Project, Primavera P6, or Excel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support T&D and Substation projects from planning through closeout.
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and project controls.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, utilities, and field teams.
• Support construction, procurement, permitting, and field activities.
• Track project milestones, costs, risks, and documentation.
• Assist with project reporting and client communication.

Skills

Scheduling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Project controls

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Location: Akron, OH | On-Site

A growing infrastructure consulting and project management organization is seeking an Assistant Project Manager – T&D / Substation to support major Transmission & Distribution (T&D) and Substation projects for utility clients.

This is a great opportunity for an early-career project professional looking to grow into a long-term Project Management role within the utility infrastructure industry.

Responsibilities

• Support T&D and Substation projects from planning through closeout
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and project controls
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, utilities, and field teams
• Support construction, procurement, permitting, and field activities
• Track project milestones, costs, risks, and documentation
• Assist with project reporting and client communication

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management – REQUIRED
• 1–4 years of utility infrastructure, T&D, or Substation experience
• T&D and/or Substation project experience – REQUIRED
• Experience with scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, project controls, or construction coordination
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• MS Project, Primavera P6, or Excel experience preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• $90K–$120K base salary, DOE
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Potential overtime opportunities
• Long-term utility infrastructure projects
• Career growth opportunities

If you have T&D or Substation experience and are ready to grow your project management career, we’d love to hear from you!

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