Assistant Project Manager

Engineering excellence built on people-first values.

At LUZCO were more than an engineering firm were a familia. We pair technical excellence with a culture rooted in respect flexibility and genuine care for one another. Here youre known by name supported as a whole person and encouraged to bring your authentic self to work with competitive benefits and the flexibility to support life both inside and outside of work.

Were proud to be a2025 and 2026 Best Place to Work in St. Louisand a woman-owned minority-owned boutique firm delivering impactful engineering solutions in a workplace where people feel valued and empowered to grow.

WhyYoullLove LUZCO

• Benefits that take care of you:Top-notch medical dental and vision insurance; a competitive 401k match; generous PTO;student loan repaymentassistance;and an employee recognition platform that celebrates your wins big and small.

• Flexibility that fits your life:We get that lifedoesntalways stick to a with your supervisor to create a schedulethatsflexible and works for both you and the team.

• Diversity that fuels innovation:Our team brings together a wide range of backgrounds perspectives and experiences. That diversityisntjust something we talk about;itswhat drives our creativity and helps us find better ways to solve problems.

• Growth that feels personal:Whetheryourecontinuing your education earning new certifications or stepping into new challengeswerehere to help you grow in the directionthatsright for with experienced mentors and leaders who want to see you succeed.

• A culture that gives back:Werepassionate about our communities. Every year we dedicate paid time off for volunteering and encourage our team to use their talents to make a difference whetherthatsmentoring students serving local nonprofits or getting hands-on in community projects.

• A workplace that feels like you:We keep things relaxed and welcoming. Expect weekly happy hours team lunches a stocked kitchen dogsin the office and a casual dress space where you can be yourself and do your best work.

The Role

LUZCO is looking for an organized motivated and collaborative Assistant Project Manager to support utility and construction-related projects from kickoff through completion. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fast-paced work problem-solving and coordinating moving pieces while developing long-term project management skills.

As an Assistant Project Manager youll work closely with senior project managers engineers clients contractors and field teams to help keep projects on track organized and moving forward. This position is designed to provide hands-on exposure to all aspects of project management with opportunities to gradually take ownership of projects over time.

This role is typically 80% office-based and 20% field-based with travel to project sites within a 13 hour radius of the reporting location.

What Your Day Will Look Like:

• Support Project Managers across multiple active projects from inception to completion
• Review initial project scopes and assist in developing project work plans with engineering teams and clients
• Coordinate outage requests and sequencing plans with internal teams and contractors
• Assist with procurement coordination for major and minor material/equipment needs
• Coordinate environmental and non-environmental permitting review and submittals
• Help prepare RFP packages scopes of work baseline schedules and bid documentation
• Participate in contractor bid evaluations and award recommendations
• Facilitate or assist with pre-construction and project progress meetings
• Track project schedules milestones budgets and financial forecasts
• Maintain project documentation and navigate client systems for project tracking and reporting
• Communicate project updates related to schedule costs procurement safety and construction progress
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients contractors and field teams
• Spend time in the field to stay engaged with project progress and better understand project scopes
• Collaborate regularly with schedulers and project teams to maintain detailed project schedules

What Youll Bring to the Familia:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or a related field
• 25 years of experience in project coordination or construction project management
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of teams clients and stakeholders
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel to project sites as needed

• Experience supporting utility transmission line substation or telecommunications projects
• Familiarity with project scheduling or project management software
• Experience managing project budgets forecasts or procurement coordination
• PMP certification or interest in pursuing professional project management development
• Desire to continue growing technical knowledge within substations transmission lines or telecommunications industries

Ready to make an impact

We know you might not check every single box on the job descriptionandthatstotally fine. At LUZCO we care about potential collaboration anddiverseperspectives. Ifyourepassionate about joining a supportive and innovativeteam we encourage you to apply and show us what you can bring to the familia.