Assistant Project Manager
US$85,000 – US$110,000 / yr base salary
Posted 16 Jul 2026
Advertised as “ Assistant Project Manager / Staff Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 1+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$85,000 – US$110,000 / yr |
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Job Posting: Assistant Project Manager – Overhead Utility Construction
Location: South Plainfield, NJ
Position Type: Full-Time (On-Site)
About Us
CARIAN is a purpose-driven, certified woman-owned consulting and advisory firm serving the power and utilities sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to deliver capital programs, enhance operations, and solve complex challenges with deep industry expertise.
Position Overview
CARIAN is seeking a field-focused Assistant Project Manager / Staff Engineer to support the delivery of overhead utility construction projects for a major electric utility client in New Jersey. This role is ideal for candidates with field or construction experience who are highly organized, safety-focused, and ready to support the successful execution of Outside Plant (OSP) work.
You’ll work closely with utility planners, engineers, contractors, and GIS teams to ensure projects are well-planned, properly coordinated, and completed on schedule. An engineering degree is not required — this role is about strong field coordination, project awareness, and communication.
Responsibilities
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Support planning and execution of overhead electric distribution construction projects
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Coordinate with contractors on project scope, schedule, materials, and readiness
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Conduct pre-construction site walkdowns and field reviews
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Ensure construction work aligns with utility safety practices, operational requirements, and reliability goals
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Collaborate with client teams to update GIS data and field prints (including redlines)
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Assist with outage coordination and contingency planning
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Track field progress, flag issues, and support resolution
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Participate in design reviews and cross-functional planning meetings
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Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives
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Provide limited after-hours/on-call support as needed during emergencies
Qualifications
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Minimum 1 year of experience in utility construction, operations, engineering, or field project management
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Strong understanding of overhead electric distribution work
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Able to coordinate field activity across multiple job sites and teams