Associate Project Manager (Entry Level) - Substation & Transmission

Sargent & Lundy•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Project Manager supports Grid work throughout the project life cycle, coordinating project management functions with project leadership and stakeholders. Under the direction of project leadership, this role helps develop solutions that meet project management needs and client requirements for successful project execution. The position uses industry and proprietary software tools and is hybrid, combining work from home and office work. Domestic travel of approximately 10–25% is expected, with additional travel to client offices and project sites as required. The role supports project controls, reporting, financial coordination, contract processing, project setup, stakeholder meetings, proposals, and project documentation. It also involves attending project walkdowns and site visits, coordinating with procurement and project controls, and providing training and supervision to administrative assistants.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or a similar field.
Knowledge of field and site work sequencing, including civil, structural, electrical, and other related trades in the power, heavy civil, or commercial construction industry.
Ability to organize and prioritize work and perform under pressure to meet deadlines.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly advanced use of MS Excel to create and maintain detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact and multitask with project team members, clients, and vendors at varying levels.
Eagerness to develop program and project knowledge and engage with others to understand PMO team and client needs.
Commitment to producing high-quality, accurate deliverables with attention to detail.
Comfort with approximately 10–25% domestic travel.
Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of construction or engineering internship, co-op, or work experience involving project controls, project planning, project scheduling, and earned value performance, preferably in the power industry.
Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera.
Familiarity with finance and accounting systems.
Engineering design experience.
PMP certification.
Construction or field knowledge or experience.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Understand Sargent & Lundy and client procedures and processes, and ensure project team deliverables comply with them.
Implement project controls and project management tools and methodologies.
Assemble supporting data and documentation in response to project team and client requests.
Create workflows, processes, flowcharts, and procedures.
Support contract processing and new project setup.
Develop and compile periodic project reporting to support project monitoring and decision-making.
Compile and coordinate the preparation of invoice packages.
Process subcontractor purchase orders with the procurement department.
Work with project management and controls to maintain budgets, update accruals, and forecast cash flow.
Prepare, maintain, and track Change Order Logs and RFI Logs.
Attend project walkdowns and regular site visits to interface with contractors and material vendors.
Attend or lead regular project stakeholder meetings and document and distribute minutes to the team.
Help prepare and compile proposals, organizational charts, and PowerPoint presentations.
Coordinate with project management to organize, report, and present project financials, schedule status, risks and mitigation plans, contract backlogs, project status, and staffing plans.
Provide training and supervise administrative assistants.
Travel to client offices and project sites as required.