Assistant Project Manager (South Dakota Mines Career Fair) at Quanta in US-SD-Rapid City,

Job description

• Brink Constructors, Inc.
• The Assistant Construction Project Manager (APM) role is designed as a developmental position for individuals looking to grow their careers in construction project management within the power delivery industry. Working closely with an experienced Project Manager and project team, the APM gains hands-on exposure to planning, coordination, documentation, and execution of transmission and substation projects.
• This role emphasizes learning by doing , with structured support, mentorship, and increasing responsibility over time. The APM supports project activities across the full project lifecycle while developing the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to progress into a Project Manager role. Assignments may include supporting multiple projects concurrently and collaborating with field leadership and operational support teams.
• Pay: This is an exempt/salary position. The pay range is $67,500 - $80,000. Pay may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.
• Location/Travel Requirements: Position is based on site at project locations in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Nebraska and may require extended assignments at a single location or travel between job sites, as business needs demand. This role requires approximately 75% or more travel to support project execution.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with project setup activities including schedules, budgets, cost codes, and project documentation
• Assist with tracking project controls such as production data, cost reports, forecasts, and progress metrics
• Coordinate material management activities including submittals, RFIs, purchase orders, and change documentation
• Maintain accurate project records such as job books, daily reports, field documentation, progress photos, and closeout records
• Coordinate and communicate with field leadership, safety, project controls, procurement, and support teams
• Support project-specific safety planning, reporting, and compliance efforts
• Assist with preparing project updates, reports, and documentation for internal reviews
• Support invoice processing, project closeout documentation, and participation in lessons learned
• Learn and apply Brink’s standards, processes, and procedures while building core project management skills
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the Project Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Foundational understanding of construction project management concepts, or a strong desire to learn them
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn project management and scheduling systems
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and willingness to collaborate with field and office teams
• Interest in professional development and career growth toward a Project Manager role
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required by project assignments
• Familiarity with schedules, budgets, documentation, and contract-related processes preferred
• Exposure to power delivery construction environments (transmission, distribution, or substation)
• Experience submitting utility locate requests through state or regional one-call systems
• This job requires a DOT physical and a current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.
• Pre-screen: Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and MVR check.

Skills

Required

• Microsoft Office
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Written and verbal communication
• Collaboration
• Valid driver's license

Preferred

• Experience with utility locate requests

Benefits

• Benefits
• 401(k) with company match (traditional & Roth available)
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Additional Voluntary benefits available
• Employee Discounts
• Health Plan (HDHP 5,000 -other plan options available for cost)
• Long Term Disability
• 1X Base Salary life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program