Assistant Project Manager

Ampirical is shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll support the delivery of multiple high-impact projects by collaborating with Project and Program Managers and managing essential project documentation. Responsibilities Collaborate with Project and Program Managers to ensure project deliverables are met on time and within budget Work closely with internal departmental and engineering teams to track and assess project progress Collect data from engineers, project controls, and procurement to provide comprehensive project status reports on a weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly basis Organize and manage project meetings, ensuring that action items are captured and followed up Maintain and manage key project deliverables such as the Action Item List, Communication Plan, Contact List, and Risk Register Analyze contracts to determine project scope, deliverables, milestones, and permit requirements Assist in the development and processing of change orders for projects Obtain subcontractor documentation (e.g., insurance, bonds, change orders) and maintain subcontractor proposals Coordinate with Construction and Procurement teams to ensure that all materials, PPE, and documentation are ready before project mobilization Travel occasionally to project sites with appropriate PPE to ensure project milestones are being met Schedule subcontractor meetings during construction, maintaining the 3-week lookahead schedule and providing updates for Project Managers Gather necessary project documentation required for project closeout Assist Project Managers with Substantial and Final Completion Letters Skills Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field Relevant experience in project support roles, preferably within the utility or energy sector Strong organizational skills and time management abilities Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a passion for collaboration and team support Masterful at managing to deadlines and budgets while maintaining a high level of accuracy Strong analytical and presentation skills related to project progress, budgets, and schedules Experience with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) projects Knowledge of project management software Experience with OSHA certifications Benefits Profit Sharing Bonus Day-One Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting PTO : 120+ hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays Flexible Work Schedule : Every other Friday off Career Development : Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement Perks : Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more Company Overview Ampirical is a utilities company that provides design engineering, project management, and construction services. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Ampirical has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.