Project Associate – Electric Utility Projects

BlackRock Resources, LLC; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackRock Resources, LLC is seeking a Project Associate to support electric utility infrastructure projects in Westwood, MA. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience coordinating schedules, budgets, outages, and documentation alongside project managers and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate is eager to develop project management skills in the electric transmission and distribution sector, with strong organizational abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related field preferred.
• Entry level with 0 years of relevant experience.
• Interest in electric transmission, distribution, substation, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project tracking tools.
• Exposure to scheduling or project controls software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the planning and execution of electric utility projects.
• Support projects involving overhead transmission/distribution, substations, and underground electrical infrastructure.
• Assist with development, tracking, and updating of project schedules.
• Track project budgets, costs, commitments, and forecasts.
• Support outage planning and coordination activities.
• Assist with contract administration, purchase orders, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate project information between engineering, procurement, construction, contractors, and utility personnel.
• Prepare project status reports, meeting minutes, action-item logs, and other project documentation.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, risks, and outstanding issues.
• Participate in project meetings and follow up on assigned action items.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Project tracking tools

Job description

Project Associate – Electric Utility Projects
Entry Level
On Site - Westwood, MA
Starting at $45.00 per hour + available Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Accrued PTO
Industry: Electric Utility / Transmission & Distribution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Entry level 0 - years of relevant project, engineering, construction, or utility experience.
• Interest in electric transmission, distribution, substation, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project tracking tools.
• Exposure to scheduling or project controls software is a plus.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Project Associate to support the execution of electric utility infrastructure projects in the Westwood, MA area. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional interested in developing project management experience within the electric transmission and distribution industry.

The Project Associate will work closely with Project Managers, engineering teams, construction personnel, contractors, and utility stakeholders to assist with project schedules, budgets, outage coordination, documentation, and contract administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with the planning and execution of electric utility projects.
• Support projects involving overhead transmission/distribution, substations, and underground electrical infrastructure.
• Assist with development, tracking, and updating of project schedules.
• Track project budgets, costs, commitments, and forecasts.
• Support outage planning and coordination activities.
• Assist with contract administration, purchase orders, change orders, and project documentation.
• Coordinate project information between engineering, procurement, construction, contractors, and utility personnel.
• Prepare project status reports, meeting minutes, action-item logs, and other project documentation.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, risks, and outstanding issues.
• Participate in project meetings and follow up on assigned action items.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation.