Assistant Project Manager
Location: Westwood, Massachusetts
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: May 8, 2026
Job ID: 647269
Job Description
Assistant Project Manager/Coordinator
Direct Hire
Boston, MA
Pay: $40 - $42/hr.; plus other amazing incentives
An Assistant Project Manager / Project Coordinator responsible for supporting project management activities within the Underground Cable Modernization Program.
- 2-5 years of experience in project coordination, project management support, or a related role.
- Demonstrated experience drafting executive-level communications, reports, or presentations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast?paced environment.
- Experience supporting utility, infrastructure, construction, or capital programs.
- Knowledge of outage coordination or contract administration.
- Project management coursework or certification is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Project Managers with coordination and execution of underground cable modernization projects.
- Track project schedules, milestones, and action items; support schedule updates as needed.
- Assist with budget tracking, cost reporting, and forecast support.
- Prepare accurate departmental and executive-level progress reports, summaries, and presentations.
- Support outage coordination efforts, including schedule alignment, documentation, and stakeholder communication.
- Assist with contract administration, including tracking deliverables, change orders, and compliance items.
- Coordinate with cross?functional internal teams and external vendors to support project objectives.
- Maintain organized project documentation and ensure timely follow?up on assigned tasks.
At The Planet Group, we connect Construction experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries--giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
