Construction Project Coordination Lead - Permitting

PowerGrid Services, LLC; Wilkes-Barre, Northern (Luzerne County, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerGrid Services, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to work with Project Managers to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and compliant with contracts. The APM handles RFIs, submittals, client communications, permitting, and environmental processes while guiding staff across project teams; some field engagement may be required.

The role is primarily office-based in Wilkes-Barre, PA, with occasional site visits and travel.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; an associate or bachelor's degree in business administration, construction management, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Experience: 3–6 years of project coordination or project management support, preferably in construction, engineering, utilities, or related industry.
• Skills: leadership, coordination, contract administration, budget tracking, communication, and MS Office proficiency.
• Certification: CAPM or similar required and may be obtained within one year of placement.
• License: PA driver's license with insurability under company carrier.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead project support staff and align with project goals.
• Project Coordination: Manage all aspects of execution to meet timelines and budgets.
• Contract Administration: Own RFIs, submittals, client communications; assist with contracts and change orders.
• Budget & Invoicing: Ensure invoicing accuracy; assist budget tracking and reporting.
• Subcontractor Management: Support subcontractors to meet contracts and deliverables.
• Schedule Monitoring: Update schedules; track key milestones.
• Client Communication: Provide updates and address client concerns.
• Environmental & Permitting: Manage environmental processes and permitting requirements.
• Field Support & Outreach: Communicate with field leadership; perform outreach as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Task management

Contract administration

Subcontractor management

Budget tracking

Financial reporting

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office

Project management software

Environmental permitting

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration or construction management

Job description

PowerGrid Services, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to work with Project Managers to keep projects on schedule, within budget, and compliant with contracts. The APM handles RFIs, submittals, client communications, permitting, and environmental processes while guiding staff across project teams; some field engagement may be required.

The role is primarily office-based in Wilkes-Barre, PA, with occasional site visits and travel.