Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager Greenfield Power Plant Construction

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager will work on site at a new greenfield power generation facility being built to supply a data center in Bowling Green, Ohio. This role focuses on the construction phases of a 200260 MW aero-turbine power plant with a mix of turbines and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The Assistant Project Manager will coordinate closely with field teams across civil, mechanical, electrical, and piping disciplines, overseeing subcontractors, supporting project controls, and helping drive safe, on-schedule, and cost-effective execution of a large-scale industrial power project.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote a strong, proactive safety culture on site across all trades and disciplines.
• Assist the Project Manager in managing smaller projects or defined scopes within a large power plant construction project.
• Understand and apply the terms, conditions, and scope of contracts to daily field activities and subcontractor oversight.
• Track materials, production, and project costs and prepare information for Project Manager review and approval.
• Facilitate and coordinate subcontractor activities, ensuring work is properly sequenced and aligned with project milestones.
• Support maintenance of the project schedule by monitoring progress, identifying variances, and helping drive corrective actions.
• Perform basic estimating, quantity takeoffs, and solicitation of quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
• Provide onsite administrative support, including documentation, reporting, and coordination of project records.
• Assist with QA/QC activities and test protocols to ensure work meets project specifications and quality standards.
• Interpret drawings and specifications and communicate requirements clearly to field teams and subcontractors.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation related to field coordination, quality control, safety compliance, and daily reports.
• Support project controls including cost tracking, labor tracking, scheduling, budgeting, documentation, reporting, and basic financial metrics analysis.
• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve field issues and ensure smooth project execution.
• Oversee subcontractors within one or more disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, civil, or process piping, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and quality.
• Use project management software and tools to track progress, manage information, and support decision-making.
• Provide clear and concise direction to field personnel and subcontractors while maintaining strong team collaboration.
• Plan and organize daily and weekly work activities in a self-sufficient manner, aligning tasks with project priorities.
• Demonstrate system thinking by understanding how individual scopes and disciplines integrate into overall project performance.
• Act as a team player and emerging leader, contributing to a positive jobsite culture and supporting continuous improvement.
• Support large-scale industrial and power construction projects through field coordination, quality control, project documentation, safety compliance, and collaboration with contractors to ensure successful project execution.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager on large-scope projects or as a Project Manager on 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 applied in industrial or power plant environments.
• Training in safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures relevant to construction and industrial sites.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite for documentation, reporting, and project coordination.
• 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.
• Proven ability to interpret and work from construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience overseeing subcontractors in at least one of the following disciplines: electrical, mechanical (strongly preferred), civil, or process piping.
• Demonstrated ability to travel for extended durations and commit to long-term onsite projects.
• Willingness and ability to work in outdoor environments and on active industrial construction sites.
• Experience working for an owner, EPC, or general contractor on heavy industrial or power plant projects.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to give clear direction and maintain concise, accurate project updates.
• Ability to use project management software or similar tools to support scheduling and documentation.
• Ability to be away from home on a project site for weeks at a time, with typical rotations home every 46 weeks.
• Willingness to work long hours, including weekdays and weekends as needed to meet project deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in construction management on industrial plant builds, power plants, or large mechanical and electrical projects.
• Background in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), gas turbine systems, or turbine-related construction.
• Experience as a Field Engineer or in a similar field-based project engineering role on industrial or power projects.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings and specifications and translate them into actionable field work plans.
• Clear and concise communication style with strong interpersonal skills for working with diverse field teams.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Self-sufficient in planning and organizing daily work, with the ability to self-manage responsibilities and time.
• System-thinking mindset, understanding how various project components and disciplines integrate into overall project outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to give direction and support field leadership while remaining a collaborative team player.
• Emerging leadership capabilities and interest in developing into a Project Manager role over time (typically 5+ years).
• Comfort working within EPC and GC structures, coordinating with design partners and sister companies performing specialized work.
• Experience supporting quality control, test protocols, and safety compliance on large-scale industrial projects.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments with tight schedules and high manhour demands.
• Interest in long-term career growth within industrial power construction, supported by structured training and mentorship.

Work Environment

This role is based on site at a multi-year power plant construction project designed to provide power for data centers in Ohio, with an initial duration of approximately 1.5+ years before transitioning to subsequent projects. The project is executed on a roughly 20-acre lot and involves approximately 400,000 manhours under a tight schedule, with about 14 months dedicated to the main scope. The facility includes extensive civil and underground work, installation of generators on the back of approximately 38 turbines from various manufacturers, and integration of battery energy storage systems. There is also significant pipeline work, with about 30 miles of pipeline involved, and large electrical and mechanical scopes supported by specialized power teams. The organization operates as an EPC and sometimes as a general contractor, often partnering with sister companies for design and construction, and working with additional firms on specific aspects of the project. The typical schedule is six days per week, 10 hours per day (6x10s), with the expectation of weekday and weekend work as project demands require. Project durations generally range from 612 months, and assignments are located across the country, primarily in Wisconsin and the broader Midwest, with work typically performed on site from job trailers at compressor stations or similar facilities. Travel is a regular part of the role, and team members may be away from home for weeks at a time, with mileage or flights home provided within reason and targeted trips home about once a month or every other month, depending on project phase. The onsite team typically includes 23 Project Engineers per site, along with construction management, quality, and safety personnel present routinely, while the Project Manager is office-based and conducts periodic site visits. New engineers benefit from a strong, formalized training program and are initially paired with a senior Project Manager or team, starting with focused responsibilities such as material management before progressing to broader project scopes. The culture emphasizes strong retention, close-knit field teams that operate like a small family, and hands-on development, with clear pathways to advance into Project Manager roles over time. Standard site attire is typical for industrial construction environments, with appropriate safety gear required in the field.

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

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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Bowling Green,OH.

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