Assistant Project Manager – Utility Construction

Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Assistant Project Manager for Electric Utilities supporting project management processes in Pittsburgh, PA. Engaging in various project stages and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timePittsburgh • Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support various aspects of project management processes/activities through all stages
Ensure complete compliance with all safety procedures at site
Report safety compliance issues and safety incidents to Orbital supervision
Work with team member / crew supervision to stop unsafe activities
Support Senior Project Management Staff as needed to drive project tasks to completion
Provide regular updates to Senior Project Management Staff regarding completed, ongoing, and upcoming tasks
Attend regularly scheduled project meetings
Support tasks ranging from monitoring schedule to monitoring material orders and completing regular project checklists

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a Related Field
3-5 Years Project Management Experience
Experience in Commercial / Industrial T&D or Experience in Management Preferred
Must exhibit strong written and verbal communication capabilities
Must be competent in basic computer programs (Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe)
Must be competent in scheduling software (P6)
Must be organized, self-motivated, coachable, and detail oriented
Must be able to work well in a group setting and manage simultaneous tasks
Must be willing to travel as needed
Must possess a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle to frequent construction sites
Good Understanding of basic financial planning and forecasting

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
a 401(k)-retirement savings plan
supplemental insurance options
company-paid life and AD&D insurance
company-paid short-term disability coverage
generous paid time off program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementSchedulingFinancial PlanningForecasting

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizationalSelf-motivatedDetail-orientedTeamworkCoachable

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree