Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support utility construction projects, initially located in the Moorpark area with potential to extend to other Southern California project sites. This role involves assisting the Vice President in managing subcontractors and clients for distribution build-outs, and participating in RFP/RFIs, scheduling, estimating, and other project support functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Vice President in managing subcontractors and clients for distribution build-outs.
• Participate in project support functions such as RFP/RFIs, scheduling, and estimating.
• Communicate effectively with the General team on project updates, including sending work to the field.
• Log information accurately in the database and conduct customer meetings.
• Interface with the team 90% of the time as the Vice President is located in New York.
• Answer emails and questions from the Vice President, ensuring clarity and precision.
• Handle line by lines, work releases, onboarding, PEP training, pre-award work releases, and Day of Compliance Report.

Essential Skills

• 2-5/6 years of experience, preferably in Southern California or SCE.
• Experience with PG&E, SDG&E, or other utilities like LADWP is acceptable.
• Proficiency in project coordination and client interaction.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in construction and utility projects, including scheduling and estimating.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in roles such as Project Coordinator, Project Manager, Permitting, or Environmental.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a construction project site with a trailer. The role requires in-office presence five days a week, starting in the Moorpark area, likely for the next 1.5 years. Preferred working hours are from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with flexibility to adjust from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. High expectations of overtime are anticipated.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $54.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pomona,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2025.

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