Assistant Project Manager

Position Title: ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER Location: HOUSTON, TX FLSA Class: EXEMPT Responsible to: PROJECT ENGINEER Position Summary: This position assists the Project Manager and other senior team members in all phases of project execution, from estimating and planning through construction and closeout. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction management or electrical infrastructure projects and a strong desire to grow into a leadership role within the Infrastructure team. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Support the Project Manager in managing projects from pre-construction through final delivery. Assist in the development and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and resource plans. Track and manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes. Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and asset teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and services. Participate in subcontractor and vendor coordination, including issuance of purchase orders and monitoring of performance. Contribute to estimating efforts by conducting quantity takeoffs and preparing cost summaries. Maintain project tracking logs for schedule updates, change management, procurement status, and other key project metrics. Collaborate with safety and quality teams to support compliance with safety standards and quality control procedures. Support project closeout activities, including compiling documentation, punch lists, and turnover packages. Assist in the resolution of field issues, RFIs, and unforeseen challenges in collaboration with internal teams and subcontractors. Help enforce contractual and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle. Perform other duties as assigned by management, appropriate to the role and business needs. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Construction management, Construction Science, Engineering or a related field is preferred. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a Construction Management, Construction Science or Engineering degree. Two (2) years of experience in project support roles within the construction or power infrastructure industry; experience with substations or electrical utility projects is a strong plus. Understanding of construction means, methods, and sequencing, particularly in electrical infrastructure. Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); scheduling software experience (Primavera P6, MS Project) is a plus. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. A proactive approach to identifying problems and developing solutions. Comfortable working on-site in field construction environments as needed. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment #GC Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr VoltaGrid