Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Location: Remote
Duration: 12-Month Contract (Potential for Direct Hire)
Pay Rate: $40.00 – $50.00/hr

Position Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to provide administrative, project controls, and coordination support to multiple Project Managers overseeing utility infrastructure and construction projects.

This remote position focuses on project documentation, scheduling, cost tracking, and maintaining accurate project information within Trimble. The ideal candidate will have construction or utility project experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with project management software.

Key Responsibilities

Project Administration & Coordination

• Provide administrative and coordination support to multiple Project Managers.

• Initiate and maintain project documentation, including Management of Change (MOC), contractor selection forms, and project authorization requests.

• Coordinate project meetings, develop Scope of Work (SOW) documents, and support communication across internal departments.

• Maintain project records, deliverables, and action items within Trimble.

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop preliminary project schedules within Trimble for Project Manager review.

• Initiate and track engineering design packages, coordinate reviews, and monitor deliverables.

• Assist with project cost estimates (Class V through Class I).

• Support regulatory, environmental, and Right-of-Way (ROW) screening processes.

Cost Tracking & Project Controls

• Maintain project commitments, cost information, and financial documentation within Trimble.

• Assist with monthly cost reporting, financial imports/exports, actuals coding, and budget tracking.

• Support contractor selection documentation and contract requests.

Construction Support & Closeout

• Track construction punch list items, contractor compliance, and project safety documentation.

• Support commissioning, handover, and project closeout activities.

• Collect warranty documentation and coordinate lessons learned, excess materials, and turnover requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience in project administration, coordination, or Assistant Project Management within construction, engineering, or utilities.

• Familiarity with construction project documentation, scheduling, and cost tracking.

• Experience with construction project management software.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.

• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.

• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple Project Managers remotely.

Preferred

• Experience with Trimble construction project management software.

• Background in natural gas utilities, pipelines, or energy infrastructure.

• Experience with project cost coding, financial reporting, and contract administration.

• Familiarity with MOC, ROW, regulatory screenings, and construction closeout processes.

Position Expectations

This is an administrative and project coordination role, not a field-based construction management position. The APM will work under the direction of established Project Managers, supporting project documentation, scheduling, financial tracking, and administrative deliverables.

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.