Assistant Project Manager Utility

Technibus, Inc.

Holdrege (NE)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO
401k
Paid holidays
Competitive pay

Job summary

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical in Kearney, Nebraska is seeking a full-time Assistant Utility Line Project Manager to support Substations, Transmission, and Distribution projects while ensuring contractual adherence.

You will assist in budgeting, scheduling, coordinating field work, and maintaining client relationships. A minimum of 3 years of related experience, OSHA 10, and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years related experience or educations
  • Current knowledge or utility line and substation safety
  • Proficient computer skills (MS Office and project software)
  • OSHA 10 or ability to obtain
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug test, background check and MVR check (if applicable)

Responsibilities

  • Help PM to oversee Substations, Transmission, and/or Distribution projects to meet contractual adherence
  • Assist to develop and manage the project budget, financial tracking, and owner billings and master project schedule
  • Assist to coordinate construction efforts with management and site supervision
  • Help Ensure subcontractors meet scope, schedule, and budget
  • Manage material procurement to support the project schedule and budget.
  • Manage quality and productivity of crews and ensure efficient use of materials & equipment
  • Maintain client relationships to foster long term client satisfaction
  • Comply with all company and customer safety policies and procedures
  • Travel as required

Skills

MS Office
Project software
Utility line safety
Substation safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

IES Commercial Inc dba IES Electrical is looking for a full-time Assistant Utility Line Project Manager for work in Kearney, Nebraska.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or work authorization support. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future need for employer sponsorship.

Why do you belong with IES?

  • Built to last: Growing for the last 40 years, IES has a reputation you can be proud of and a solid project pipeline
  • Safety first culture: The safety and well-being of our employees is our non-negotiable number one priority
  • Clear career paths: We actively support continuous training and internal promotion
  • Elite benefits package: Flexible PTO, 401k, and a comprehensive suite of benefits to meet your needs

Job Summary

  • Help PM to oversee Substations, Transmission, and/or Distribution projects to meet contractual adherence
  • Assist to develop and manage the project budget, financial tracking, and owner billings and master project schedule
  • Assist to coordinate construction efforts with management and site supervision
  • Help Ensure subcontractors meet scope, schedule, and budget
  • Manage material procurement to support the project schedule and budget.
  • Manage quality and productivity of crews and ensure efficient use of materials & equipment
  • Maintain client relationships to foster long term client satisfaction
  • Comply with all company and customer safety policies and procedures
  • Travel as required

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years related experience or educations
  • Current knowledge or utility line and substation safety
  • Proficient computer skills (MS Office and project software)
  • OSHA 10 or ability to obtain
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) drug test, background check and MVR check (if applicable)

Company Overview

IES Commercial, Inc. – DBA IES Electrical, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc. (IES), an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. IES is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. IES Commercial, Inc. operates diverse business units across the United States, each focusing on distinct market segments and geographies, with some business units operating nationally. Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it.

Benefits: Exceptional benefits including 401(k) Retirement Plan with company discretionary match, flexible medical-dental-vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability insurance, basic life/AD&D insurance, PTO, paid holidays and highly competitive pay.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Additional Data

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

IES Participates in E-Verify/IES participa en el programa E-Verify

E-Verify Information/ Información sobre E-Verify

English/Español

Right to Work/Ley de Derecho al Trabajo

English/Español

Workplace Type

Onsite

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