Assistant Project Manager — Transmission

Job overview

Assistant Project Manager — Transmission is an onsite field role with project locations along the Ely, NV to Twin Falls, ID corridor and across the Western U.S. Compensation is not specified; the posting mentions base pay, per diem, and field travel support without numeric amounts. Wilson Construction Company specializes in high-voltage electrical transmission and distribution projects. The role provides project, technical, and logistical coordination to help transmission projects proceed safely, on schedule, and within budget. It supports project managers and field teams through scheduling, documentation, materials coordination, and operational tracking.

What you'll do

• Assist with project administration and short-term schedules
• prepare and track RFIs, submittals, transmittals, and daily progress reports
• coordinate material deliveries and inventory
• reconcile material invoices and interface with vendors
• track equipment, vehicles, and crew activity
• maintain operational spreadsheets and deliver field paperwork
• support field engineering and safety departments.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant project manager

transmission

utility infrastructure

electrical transmission

project scheduling

field engineering

materials coordination

ely nv

western us

wilson construction co.

per diem

field travel support

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• per diem and field travel support.

Why this role

The posting describes an entry-level field position with mentorship from construction executives and a path toward project management roles.

About the employer

Wilson Construction Co. is hiring for this role. Industry: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.