Assistant Project Manager - National Travel (May Grad)

Job Summary

Interstates is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for a post-graduation opportunity supporting industrial electrical construction, engineering, instrumentation, automation, and controls projects. This early-career role combines field exposure, mentorship, and leadership development.

Project Details

Support industrial projects for customers across the United States. Assignments may require relocation and typically last from six months to three years, with the employee remaining on one project through completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers and Superintendents with project execution and field coordination.
• Work with customers, crews, and project teams to maintain progress.
• Learn to manage schedules, budgets, materials, RFIs, submittals, and logistics.
• Build customer and teammate relationships while developing leadership capabilities.
• Travel to and support assigned project sites nationwide.

Required Experience

• Expected to graduate in May.
• Degree studies in construction management, engineering, business, project management, or a related discipline.
• Strong communication, organization, motivation, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability and enthusiasm to travel and relocate for project assignments.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary is $70,000-$78,000 per year. Benefits include 401(k) with company match, health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, flexible scheduling, discount programs, potential per diem or travel pay or FAVR benefits, bonus incentives, merit increases, career coaching, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.

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