Assistant Project Manager

About the Role

Our client is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the development and execution of major energy infrastructure projects across North America and select international locations. This position will work closely with senior project leadership to help deliver large capital projects from early development through construction, commissioning, and commercial operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in construction management, EPC project delivery, procurement coordination, and stakeholder engagement within the power, renewables, or broader energy industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior project leadership with planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale energy construction projects.
• Support development-phase activities including engineering coordination, procurement planning, construction readiness, and commissioning preparation.
• Work with internal engineering, procurement, and project teams to track deliverables and maintain project schedules.
• Help ensure projects meet safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives.
• Coordinate activities with contractors, vendors, consultants, regulators, and local stakeholders.
• Support permitting requirements, owner obligations, project documentation, and construction administration processes.
• Assist with staffing, onboarding, and coordination of site-based project personnel.
• Support the administration of EPC contracts and major equipment supply agreements.
• Assist with sourcing strategies and procurement activities to help optimize cost, schedule, and project performance.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to procurement procedures and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with commercial teams throughout contract execution and change management processes.
• Participate in project reporting and progress tracking for leadership and stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying project risks and supporting mitigation strategies.
• Help manage budget controls, forecasting, cost reporting, and change-order reviews.
• Support resolution of construction and execution challenges in a fast-paced project environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5-10 years of experience supporting large construction, infrastructure, power generation, transmission, renewable energy, or industrial projects.
• Demonstrated experience working within EPC project environments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to perform effectively within complex, schedule-driven projects.
• Working knowledge of construction industry standards, regulations, and project controls practices.

Travel

This role requires a significant travel commitment, including frequent domestic travel during development phases and extended site-based assignments during active construction. Travel may include both U.S. and international project locations.

Preferred Background

• Utility-scale power, renewable energy, transmission, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting multi-million or billion-dollar capital programs.
• Exposure to contract management, procurement, and project controls functions.