Assistant Project Manager

Michael Page International

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$95,000–$125,000 Per Year

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Brownfield Redevelopment, Budget Management, Building Permits, Business Services, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Consulting, Contract Management, Cost Control, Cost Reporting, Document Management, Documentation, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Establish Priorities, Forecasting, MPI, Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Multitasking, Natural Resources, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primavera, Project Control, Project Execution, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Dashboards, Risk Analysis, State Laws and Regulations, Support Documentation, Team Player, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

POSTED

Today

Assistant Project ManagerRecognized nationwide for its engineering and EPC excellence, this firm operates with the precision of a top-tier utility consultant while maintaining the attentiveness and agility of a boutique team. Their senior technical experts lead transmission, substation, and distribution projects with a hands-on approach that prioritizes collaboration, speed, and quality. Utilities across the country trust the firm for high-accuracy engineering, owner's engineer services, and end-to-end project execution within a relationship-focused environment.Job DescriptionProject CoordinationAssist 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 SupportHelp 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 ManagementAssist 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 SupportInterface 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 ApplicantA successful 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 OfferCompetitive salary ranging from $95,000 to $125,000 annually.Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.A supportive and collaborative work environment.Engagement in impactful projects within the Energy & Natural Resources sector.If you are ready to advance your career as an Assistant Project Manager in Philadelphia, apply today to join a thriving business services team!Contact Jackson Edwards

About the Company

Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

WEBSITE

https://www.michaelpage.ca/