Field-Focused Assistant Project Manager – Utilities Construction

The CARIAN Group; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus incentives

Job summary

The CARIAN Group in New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Staff Engineer to support overhead utility construction projects for a major electric utility client in New Jersey. This is a field-focused role requiring strong organization, safety focus, and effective coordination with planners, engineers, contractors, and GIS teams.

Engineering degree is not required; success comes from hands-on field coordination, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple sites and teams,

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in utility construction, operations, engineering, or field PM
• Strong understanding of overhead electric distribution work
• Able to coordinate field activity across multiple sites and teams
• Clear communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and general project tracking tools
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation to field locations

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of overhead electric distribution construction projects
• Coordinate with contractors on project scope, schedule, materials, and readiness
• Conduct pre-construction site walkdowns and field reviews
• Ensure construction work aligns with utility safety practices, operational requirements, and reliability goals
• Collaborate with client teams to update GIS data and field prints (including redlines)
• Assist with outage coordination and contingency planning
• Track field progress, flag issues, and support resolution
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional planning meetings
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide limited after-hours/on-call support as needed during emergencies

Skills

Field coordination

Project awareness

Communication

Outlook

Excel

Driver's license

Team coordination

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Job description

The CARIAN Group in New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Staff Engineer to support overhead utility construction projects for a major electric utility client in New Jersey. This is a field-focused role requiring strong organization, safety focus, and effective coordination with planners, engineers, contractors, and GIS teams.

Engineering degree is not required; success comes from hands-on field coordination, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple sites and teams,