Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager Greenfield Power Plant Construction

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager will support the delivery of a new greenfield power generation facility that will supply power to a data center in Bowling Green, Ohio. This role is based on site and focuses on the construction phases of a 200260 MW power plant that includes aero-turbines and battery energy storage systems. You will work closely with trades and subcontractors across civil, mechanical, electrical, and piping disciplines, helping to manage scope, cost, schedule, and quality while promoting a strong safety culture. The position offers hands-on training, exposure to large-scale industrial and power projects, and a clear path toward progressing into a Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in managing smaller projects and defined scopes within a large, multi-disciplinary power plant construction project.
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors and self-perform crews across disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and process piping to ensure work is executed safely, on time, and to specification.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications, ensuring field activities align with design requirements and contract scope.
• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture by supporting safety compliance, reinforcing policies, and encouraging safe work practices on site.
• Track materials, production, labor, and project costs, preparing data and reports for Project Manager review and approval.
• Assist in facilitating subcontractor activities, including scheduling, coordination of work areas, and resolution of field issues.
• Maintain and update the project schedule, identifying risks and supporting mitigation plans to keep the project on track.
• Perform basic estimating tasks, including quantity takeoffs and solicitation of quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
• Provide onsite administrative support, including project documentation, reporting, and record keeping.
• Assist with quality assurance and quality control activities, including test protocols, inspections, and verification that work meets standards.
• Support project controls by contributing to cost tracking, labor tracking, budgeting, documentation, reporting, and basic financial metrics analysis.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, subcontractors, and internal teams through clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Participate in field coordination activities to support large-scale industrial and power construction projects, ensuring successful project execution.
• Read and interpret prints and use project management software to monitor progress, manage information, and support decision-making.
• Provide direction to field personnel when appropriate, demonstrating leadership capabilities while remaining a collaborative team player.
• Plan and organize daily and weekly tasks in a self-sufficient manner, managing priorities and adjusting to changing project needs.
• Support engineering and procurement coordination, particularly for electrical scopes, by managing RFIs, additional materials, and integration with subcontractors when needed.
• Contribute to project documentation, including logs, reports, and updates that capture progress, issues, and resolutions.
• Work extended hours, including some evenings and weekends as needed, to support critical project milestones and tight construction schedules.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager on large-scope projects or as a Project Manager over smaller scopes, directly involved in the constructability of heavy industrial or power plant projects.
• Bachelors degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, with 03 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Foundational knowledge of project management and construction management principles, including scope, schedule, cost, and quality control.
• Experience working on industrial plant builds or power plant projects, including exposure to turbines, MEP systems, gas systems, and power generation facilities.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors in at least one of the following disciplines: electrical, mechanical (heavily preferred), civil, or process piping.
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications and translate them into actionable field activities.
• Training in safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures, with the ability to support and reinforce safety compliance on site.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, reporting, and analysis.
• Experience using some type of project management software to support scheduling, tracking, and documentation.
• Ability to support project controls, including cost tracking, labor tracking, scheduling, budgeting, documentation, reporting, and basic financial metrics analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with Project Managers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated clear and concise communication style, with the ability to convey technical and project information to diverse audiences.
• Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Self-sufficient in planning and organizing work, with the ability to self-manage day-to-day responsibilities.
• Systems-thinking mindset, with the ability to understand how different project components and disciplines interact within a complex power plant.
• Ability to give direction and demonstrate leadership capabilities while maintaining a collaborative, team-oriented attitude.
• Experience working for an owner, EPC, or general contractor on heavy industrial or power plant projects.
• Comfort working in outdoor environments on active construction sites for extended durations.
• Ability to travel for extended periods and commit to long-term onsite projects, including being away from home for weeks at a time with periodic trips home.
• Willingness to work long hours, including 6-day workweeks and some evenings and weekends as project needs dictate.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale industrial and power construction projects involving turbines, generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and extensive civil and underground work.
• Background in mechanical, electrical, or industrial construction, including power plant and MEP systems.
• Experience in field engineering roles on power generation or industrial plant projects.
• Prior exposure to compressor stations, pipeline projects, or similar heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience overseeing electrical scopes is highly valued, particularly when managing critical-path electrical subcontractors.
• Ability to support engineering and procurement for electrical work, including RFIs, material coordination, and integration with subcontractors.
• Strong teamwork mindset, with the ability to collaborate closely with Project Engineers, Construction Management, Quality, and Safety personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player while also exhibiting leader capabilities and taking initiative.
• Comfort working within an EPC or GC environment where multiple sister companies and partners perform or oversee various portions of the work.
• Interest in progressing into a Project Manager role over time, typically within 5+ years, supported by formal training and mentorship.
• Adaptability to multi-year projects and willingness to transition to new projects in different locations upon completion.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and focus under tight schedules and high man-hour demands on complex projects.

Work Environment

This role is based on site at a greenfield power generation project in Bowling Green, Ohio, designed to provide power to data centers. The facility includes aero-turbines, generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), extensive civil and underground work, and approximately 30 miles of pipeline on and around a 20-acre lot. The project is executed under an EPC structure, with sister companies and partner firms performing significant portions of the design and construction work. Electrical and mechanical scopes represent major portions of the project, and power-focused teams support the electrical work. You will work in and around job trailers and active construction areas, collaborating with 23 Project Engineers per site, as well as Construction Management, Quality, and Safety staff who are routinely on site. The Project Manager is office-based in Wisconsin and conducts periodic site visits. Most projects operate on a schedule of six days per week, ten hours per day (6x10s), with tight windows and high man-hour demands. Project durations typically range from 612 months, with this power plant project expected to run 1.5+ years before transitioning to another assignment, often in Wisconsin or the broader Midwest. Team members frequently travel and remain on site for extended periods, with mileage or flights home provided within reason and targeted trips home approximately once a month or every other month, depending on project phase. The organization offers a strong, hands-on training program where new engineers and Assistant Project Managers are paired with Project Managers and teams, starting with specific portions of a job or material management before taking on entire projects. The culture emphasizes strong retention, close-knit field teams, and a family-like atmosphere among field managers. Benefits typically include a truck allowance, cell phone allowance, provided laptop and equipment, paid time off and holidays, and eligibility for performance bonuses. Attire is standard construction-site appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment, suitable for outdoor work and varying weather conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Toledo, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $51.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Toledo, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Toledo,OH.

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