Assistant Project Manager (Remote) | Utility & Energy Infrastructure

Job Description

Job Description

Remote Assistant Project ManagerPower Delivery | Utilities | Transmission | Substation | EPC | Data Center Projects

100% Remote Opportunity | Long-Term Career Growth | Bonus Eligible

Are you looking to take the next step in your project management career with one of the fastest-growing sectors in infrastructure and energy? We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the successful delivery of critical electric utility, transmission, substation, EPC, and energy infrastructure projects across the United States.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team managing multi-million-dollar capital programs that help power communities, strengthen the electric grid, and support the future of energy and data center development. You will work alongside experienced Project Managers, engineers, construction teams, and utility stakeholders while gaining exposure to large-scale transmission, substation, generation, and infrastructure projects.

This position is primarily remote , offering the flexibility to work from home while collaborating on some of the industry's most impactful projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support Project Managers in the planning, execution, and delivery of transmission, substation, and power infrastructure projects
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables from project kickoff through closeout
• Work closely with engineering teams, utility clients, contractors, and EPC partners
• Track project financials, invoices, forecasts, and capital budgets
• Assist with project reporting, status updates, risk management, and stakeholder communications
• Support contract administration, procurement activities, and change management processes
• Participate in project meetings and maintain detailed project documentation
• Help manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring schedule and budget alignment
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, clients, vendors, and construction partners
• Contribute to the delivery of critical transmission, substation, generation, distribution, and data center infrastructure projects

What We're Looking ForRequired Experience

• 2+ years of experience supporting projects in one or more of the following industries:
• Electric Utility
• Transmission & Distribution (T&D)
• Substation
• Power Delivery
• EPC Projects
• Renewable Energy
• Data Centers
• Heavy Industrial Infrastructure
• Experience supporting project schedules, budgets, resource coordination, and project reporting
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools

Highly Preferred Experience

• Transmission Line Projects
• Substation Design or Construction Projects
• Utility Capital Programs
• EPC Project Delivery
• Power Generation Projects
• Data Center Design, Construction, or Infrastructure Projects
• Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling software
• Engineering, Construction Management, or Utility Industry background

Why This Opportunity?

100% Remote Flexibility

Be part of large-scale utility and energy infrastructure programs

Exposure to multi-million-dollar capital projects

Work alongside industry-leading engineers, project managers, and utility clients

Strong career growth path into Project Manager and Senior Project Manager roles

Performance bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Long-term stability supporting critical grid modernization and energy infrastructure investments

Ideal Backgrounds

We would love to speak with professionals who have experience as:

• Assistant Project Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Project Engineer
• Construction Project Coordinator
• Transmission & Distribution Project Coordinator
• Utility Project Specialist
• EPC Project Coordinator
• Data Center Project Coordinator
• Engineering Project Coordinator
• Associate Project Manager

If you have experience in power delivery, utilities, substations, transmission, EPC projects, renewable energy, industrial construction, or data center projects and are looking for a remote opportunity with tremendous growth potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $52.88/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.