Assistant Project Manager - National Travel (December Grad)
Interstates·Full Time·Posted August 7, 2026
- Location
- Brookings, SD
- Pay
- $70k – $78k
Launch your project management career on nationwide industrial construction projects with extensive travel, mentorship, and a clear path to PM.
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Job Summary
Interstates is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for a December graduate to support industrial electrical construction, engineering, instrumentation, and automation projects. The role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and a pathway to Project Manager within approximately two to three years.
Project Details
Support industrial construction projects nationwide, with assignments typically lasting six months to three years. Employees remain with an assigned project from start to finish and may relocate anywhere in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with project execution and field coordination.
- Work with customers, crews, and project teams to keep work progressing.
- Learn to manage schedules, budgets, materials, RFIs, submittals, and logistics.
- Build customer and teammate relationships while developing leadership skills.
- Travel to and support customer project sites nationwide.
Required Experience
- Expected to graduate in December.
- Degree focus in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
- Strong communication, organization, motivation, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn.
- Ability and enthusiasm to travel extensively and relocate for project assignments.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary of $70,000-$78,000, with comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; holiday pay; bonus incentives; per diem or travel pay or FAVR program benefits as applicable; career coaching; mentorship; leadership training; and advancement opportunities.
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What similar roles post
Assistant project managers in South Dakota
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Middle half of 3 posted jobs, last 12 months
This job’s pay is below the middle half.
Assistant Project Manager - National Travel (December Grad)