T&D Assistant Project Manager

Tucson, Arizona Temporary USD50 - USD60 per hour View Job Description
As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the execution of transmission (69-500+ kV), substation (12-500 kV), and distribution (4-35 kV) projects across both brownfield upgrades and greenfield developments. Working alongside senior PMs, engineers, construction managers, and utility stakeholders, you will help drive project coordination, reporting, documentation, and schedule/cost support throughout the project life cycle.
  • Hands‑ on exposure to scheduling, cost controls, and full project lifecycle.
  • Get Fortune 500-level work in a close‑ knit, agile engineering firm

About Our Client

A nationally respected engineering and EPC partner, this firm is known for delivering utility‑grade technical excellence with the responsiveness of a boutique, close‑knit team. With deep expertise across transmission, substation, and distribution projects, they pair senior multidisciplinary talent with an agile, hands‑on approach-offering Fortune‑500‑level capability in a smaller, relationship‑driven environment. Utilities nationwide rely on the company for precise engineering, owner's‑engineer support, and critical project execution.

Job Description

Project Coordination

  • Assist senior PMs with day‑to‑day project execution across transmission, substation, and distribution scopes.
  • Help coordinate activities between engineering, procurement, field teams, and client stakeholders.
  • Track project milestones, deliverables, outage windows, construction sequencing, and permitting activities.
  • Support the management of project documentation, action logs, and meeting minutes.



Schedule, Cost & Reporting Support

  • Help maintain and update project schedules with input from technical teams (P6/MS Project exposure preferred).
  • Monitor progress and assist in identifying schedule risks, delays, and resource conflicts.
  • Support cost tracking, budget updates, forecasting, and Project Controls reporting.
  • Prepare weekly/monthly project dashboards, progress summaries, and client‑facing updates.



Contract & Scope Management

  • Assist with monitoring scope changes, potential impacts, and required documentation.
  • Support contract administration tasks, including purchase orders, change requests, and vendor coordination.
  • Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables, procurement timelines, and field execution plans.



Field & Construction Support

  • Interface with construction managers and field personnel to gather progress updates and site information.
  • Help track RFI responses, submittals, deliverables, and as‑built documentation.
  • Learn and apply utility safety, energized‑work, and brownfield environment considerations.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful T&D Assistant Project Manager should have:

  • 1-5+ years of experience in a utility, EPC, construction, engineering, or project support role.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple simultaneous priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
  • Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, field staff, and client representatives.
  • Willingness to travel 10-25% for site visits, meetings, or project support.



Preferred (Not Required)

  • Familiarity with Primavera P6, MS Project, or other scheduling tools.
  • Experience with project controls, cost tracking, or Earned Value concepts.
  • Understanding of utility standards, drawings, or substation/T‑line terminology.
  • Interest in pursuing PMP or similar credentials in the future.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive hourly rate from $45/hr to $60/hr+, based on experience.
  • Work alongside industry-leading PMs and Engineers on high-impact grid modernization projects.
  • Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Gain structured, hands-on development toward full Project Manager responsibilities.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional growth.
  • Join a respected, people-focused engineering partner known for mentorship and career growth.



If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today to join this exciting opportunity in Tucson!

Contact
Jackson Edwards
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7009503

Job summary

Sector
Renewable Energy
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Tucson
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Jackson Edwards
Job Reference
JN-052026-7009503