Assistant Project Manager (Traveling) - Foundations

Summit Line Construction, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrues from day one

401K Immediate Vesting

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee discounts and wellness programs

Job summary

Summit Line Construction, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager based in Phoenix, AZ. This role focuses on managing construction projects for high-voltage transmission and substations with responsibilities ranging from planning and budgeting to stakeholder communication.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in construction management or a related field and 1–3 years of valuable project management experience. Join a leading utility construction company that offers a competitive benefits package including PTO starting on day one!

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in project management or related role.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Demonstrated proactive problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project lifecycle and budget projections.
• Support preparation and negotiation of contracts.
• Generate and manage project documentation and reporting.

Skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Project management

Budget management

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

CMiC

Procore

Job description

About Us

Summit Line Construction, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is one of North America's premier utility construction companies. Headquartered in Heber City, Utah, we offer powerline and substation construction and maintenance services in a variety of utility markets. Like many Quanta operating companies, Summit Line continues to experience significant growth. As our national operations expand, we seek motivated individuals to join the team!

About this Role

Company Overview:

Summit Line Construction is headquartered in Heber City, Utah with additional Utah locations in Sandy and Provo. You can also find our offices in Northern California, Reno, Las Vegas and Phoenix with project locations across the western region. We offer our team members competitive pay and benefits, rewarding work, growth opportunities, and a constructive and collaborative work environment.

Position Overview: The Assistant Project Manager will participate in the planning, directing, and coordinating of foundation construction supporting high-voltage electric transmission, substation, and distribution projects throughout the country. This role involves participating in the conceptual development of these projects and overseeing their organization, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, subcontractors, safety, quality, and implementation.

This is a traveling role and will require up to 100% travel to project locations throughout the west

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Management:

• Responsible for the lifecycle of a project
  • Receive work authorization from customer and download IFC job packets
  • Communicate with field operations team for field review/preparation
  • Receive field coms back on what resources are required/needed
  • Create job schedule with field ops and subcontractors
  • Assist with budget projections for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors procured on the project.
  • Submit and track utility locates and additional dependencies
  • Notify customers of clear dependencies, outage information, and schedule dates
  • Develop change orders/update clients of any rescheduling/issues on the job
  • Input, review, and analyze field production tracking data
  • Completed job packets received, reviewed, and verified of proper completion
  • Submit completed job packets to quality control specialists
• Support the PM in the development and management of the project Schedule of Values (SOV), update based on production, prepare billing packages, and submit to the customer.
• Develop project baseline schedule and update running schedule accordingly.

Contract Administration

• Support in preparing, reviewing, and documenting any revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements to discuss with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support the preparation of contracts and assist with negotiating revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with suppliers and subcontractors.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain electronic and printed files of working documents in accordance with outlined document control practices.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly projections and progress reports for all construction activities.
• Assist in preparing and updating project documentation, including submittals and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Manage & Report project costs against the forecasted budget and report findings to leadership.

Stakeholder Communication and Issue Resolution:

• Communicate with supervisory personnel, subcontractors, or engineers to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.

Material and Quality Management:

• Execute corrective actions to address delays, adverse weather conditions, or emergencies.

What You'll Bring

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in construction management, civil or construction engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in project management, field engineering, construction management, or a related role within foundation drilling, deep foundations, concrete construction, utility civil construction, or similar environments.
• Strong technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel; experience with construction ERP and project management software such as CMiC or Procore preferred.
• Solid understanding of budget management, industry best practices, and the ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and applicable building codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with project teams, field personnel, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player; self-starter with proactive problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and multitasking abilities with the capacity to prioritize work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to adjust to changing priorities, schedules, and project conditions.
• Willingness and ability to frequently travel to project sites as required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Must successfully pass mandatory drug and alcohol screenings and a criminal background check.

What You'll Get

Benefits:

We offer an extremely competitive and comprehensive benefits package including:

• PTO that starts accruing DAY 1
• 401K Immediate Vesting; employer match starting same day
• Several medical plans to choose from
• Dental Plan and Vision Plan
• Life insurance, short term & long-term disability
• Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Employee discounts, EAP and Wellness Program
• Identity Theft Protection and so much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact our Human Resources department.