Utilities Assistant Project Manager

Join Our Team as a Utility Assistant Project Manager (APM) in Eastern NC!

Are you a seasoned expert in utility construction ready to lead the charge on transformative projects? This isnt just another roleits an invitation to be a key player on groundbreaking wet utilities initiatives, including water, sewer, and storm drain systems, that shape communities and build our future.

What You'll Do:

• Lead & Coordinate: Dive into the heart of dynamic project coordination, taking charge of field operations and ensuring that every detail aligns perfectly with industry excellence.
• Innovate & Document: Utilize your expertise with industry-standard software tools to streamline construction documentation, driving efficiency and clarity on every project.
• Empower Teams: Bring your hands-on experience from over 5 years in utility construction to mentor, guide, and inspire teams, ensuring each project is executed with precision and passion.

What Were Looking For:

• A minimum of 5 years proven experience in utility constructionexperience particularly in wet utilities and storm drain systems is essential.
• A detail-oriented mindset paired with an energetic approach to managing the complexities of project coordination and field operations.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software tools, ensuring that you can hit the ground running and keep projects on track, from conception to completion.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets practicality, and youre driven by the satisfaction of building infrastructure that makes a difference, then this is your moment. Step into a role where your expertise isnt just valuedits celebrated as the driving force behind transformative projects that empower communities.

Ready to build the future?

Embrace the challenge, fuel your passion, and join us in Eastern NC. Lets shape extraordinary projects together!

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing utility construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Coordinate and track RFIs, submittals, and other project documentation.
• Collaborate with field teams and subcontractors to ensure project milestones are met.
• Utilize HeavyBid and HeavyJob for estimating and job cost tracking.
• Review and mark up plans using Bluebeam.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6.
• Prepare and analyze reports using Microsoft Excel.
• Support compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients, engineers, and inspectors.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in utility construction, with a focus on wet utilities and storm drain systems.
• Proficiency in HeavyBid, HeavyJob, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of RFI and submittal processes.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves traveling to job sites from New Bern to Raleigh, with the flexibility to live anywhere within that territory. You will be home every night. The position offers opportunities to advance within a large company, alongside benefits such as a company truck, gas card, 401k, and eligibility for an annual bonus based on company performance. Additionally, the company observes a shutdown for Christmas.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Health, Dental, Vision
401k
Company Truck

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Garner,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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