Assistant Project Manager

About LUZCO Technologies

LUZCO Technologies LLC is a people-centered engineering firm that combines technical quality with a workplace culture built on respect, flexibility, and care. The team values individuality, supports employees as whole people, and encourages authentic self-expression along with competitive benefits and work-life flexibility.

The company is recognized as a 2025 and 2026 Best Place to Work in St. Louis and is a woman-owned, minority-owned boutique engineering firm focused on delivering meaningful solutions while creating an environment where people feel appreciated and can continue growing.

Why Work Here

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a competitive 401(k) match, generous paid time off, student loan repayment support, and an employee recognition program.
• Flexible scheduling arranged with your supervisor to support both team needs and personal commitments.
• A diverse workplace that brings together different backgrounds and perspectives to strengthen problem-solving and creativity.
• Support for professional growth through education, certifications, mentorship, and new challenges.
• Paid volunteer time each year and a strong focus on community involvement through mentoring and local service.
• A relaxed office environment with weekly happy hours, team lunches, a stocked kitchen, dogs in the office, and casual attire.

Role Summary

LUZCO is seeking a highly organized, driven, and team-oriented Assistant Project Manager to help oversee utility and construction-related projects from launch to closeout. This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys a fast-moving environment, solving problems, and coordinating many workstreams while building long-term project management expertise.

You will partner with senior project managers, engineers, clients, contractors, and field personnel to keep work organized, on schedule, and progressing smoothly. The position offers practical exposure to the full project lifecycle, with increasing responsibility over time. The role is generally 80% office-based and 20% field-based, and requires travel to project sites within a 1–3 hour radius of the reporting location.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in handling several active projects from start through completion.
• Review early project scopes and help create work plans with engineering teams and clients.
• Coordinate outage requests and sequencing plans with internal teams and contractors.
• Support procurement efforts for both major and minor materials and equipment.
• Coordinate review and submission of environmental and non-environmental permits.
• Help assemble RFP packages, scopes of work, baseline schedules, and bid materials.
• Take part in contractor bid reviews and award recommendation discussions.
• Help run or support pre-construction and project progress meetings.
• Monitor schedules, milestones, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Keep project records organized and use client systems for tracking and reporting.
• Share updates on schedule, costs, procurement, safety, and construction progress.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and field teams.
• Spend time in the field to remain connected to progress and better understand project scope.
• Work closely with schedulers and project teams to maintain detailed schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in project coordination or construction project management.
• Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Comfort working collaboratively with teams, clients, and stakeholders from different functions.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background supporting utility, transmission line, substation, or telecommunications projects.
• Experience with scheduling tools or project management software.
• Exposure to project budgets, forecasts, or procurement coordination.
• PMP certification, or an interest in pursuing project management credentials.
• Interest in expanding technical knowledge in substations, transmission lines, or telecommunications.

Additional Information

The employer encourages applicants who may not meet every listed qualification but are motivated, collaborative, and interested in contributing to a supportive and innovative team. Potential, diverse perspectives, and enthusiasm for the role are all valued.

This position is a full-time onsite role in Akron, Ohio.