Assistant Project Manager (Client Opportunity) - Progressive Design
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026.
Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support a large engineering consulting firm working on transmission/solar work in Virginia (for a large energy company). This is a full time position that is located in Richmond, VA. Position will require travel throughout the state of Virginia alongside the Project Manager. Candidate will begin as Assistant Project Manager and typically after a year move into a Project Manager role where this individual will also train a succeeding Assistant Project Managers. This is a development program where this individual will build a foundational understanding of project management and following the minimum two year commitment, will have opportunities to continue in Project Management or leverage their learnings to support their ensuing engineering or construction career. Candidate must be an electrical engineer with experience specifically in power, substations, transmission & distribution and/or an engineering degree with experience in heavy industrial project management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working directly under the Project Managers concerning project details and deliverables
- Assisting in the planning and implementation of multiple projects at once
- Helping to coordinate and manage project tasks and deliverables
- Supporting the development and management of scope, schedule and project budgets
- Conducting administrative duties, such as setting up meetings, drafting invoices and drawing estimates
- Tracking and reporting project progress
- Maintain a strong line of communication with all team members on projects
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, other engineering disciplines considered
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent multitasking skills
- Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Detail orientated and highly organized
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Medical Benefits, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401K match and tuition reimbursement. The good-faith salary range for this position is $90k-$120k based on the role, market, internal equity, and candidate qualifications.