Assistant Construction Project Manager

About the role

The Assistant Construction Project Manager (APM) role is designed as a developmental position for individuals looking to grow their careers in construction project management within the power delivery industry. Working closely with an experienced Project Manager and project team, the APM gains hands-on exposure to planning, coordination, documentation, and execution of transmission and substation projects. This role emphasizes learning by doing, with structured support, mentorship, and increasing responsibility over time.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with project setup activities including schedules, budgets, cost codes, and project documentation
• Affiliate with tracking project controls such as production data, cost reports, forecasts, and progress metrics
• Carefully manage material management activities including submittals, RFIs, purchase orders, and change documentation
• Maintain accurate project records such as job books, daily reports, field documentation, progress photos, and closeout records
• Collaborate with field leadership, safety, project controls, procurement, and support teams
• Affirmative action to prepare project updates, reports, and documentation for internal reviews
• Support invoice processing, project closeout documentation, and participation in lessons learned
• Learn and apply Brink’s standards, processes, and procedures while building core project management skills
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the Project Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Foundational understanding of construction project management concepts, or a strong desire to learn them
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn project management and scheduling systems
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and willingness to collaborate with field and office teams
• Interest in professional development and career growth toward a Project Manager role

Qualifications

• Familiarity with schedules, budgets, documentation, and contract-related processes preferred
• Exposure to power delivery construction environments (transmission, distribution, or substation)
• Experience submitting utility locate requests through state or regional one-call systems

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match (traditional & Roth available)
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Additional Voluntary benefits available
• Employee Discounts
• Company paid: Health Plan (HDHP 5,000 -other plan options available for cost)
• Long Term Disability 1X Base Salary life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program