Assistant Project Manager – Norton, MA

The Ryan Company, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, is a General Contractor specializing in underground electrical distribution and substation construction throughout the continental US. At The Ryan Company, you can be part of a dynamic team that includes some of the most talented, creative, and experienced people in the industry. This team of the “best of the best” is the core of a culture that encourages you to improve and grow to the highest level of your abilities.

To maintain such high standards, we believe in hiring only the best candidates who meet our qualifications.

Full-time position in office in Norton, MA.

• Assist the Project Manager in managing all administrative and technical requirements including contract administration, change order processing, submittals, purchasing, project budgets, cost coding, resource allocation, and team responsibility matrixes.
• Attend all mandatory project planning meetings.
• Maintain a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer needs and expectations.
• Ensure projects are completed in a safe, profitable, and timely manner as well as meeting the expected level of quality.
• Inspect the site; review and/or coordinate design reviews for the various disciplines, review for code compliance and adherence to the contract requirements.
• Recommend approval or rejection of submittals as appropriate; monitor progress about schedule and delivery dates.
• Prepare project correspondence including RFIs, letters, and written notices to owners, subcontractors, and suppliers as necessary, maintain complete records of contract documents, project-related documents, plans and specifications, and samples, and keep track of all changes in construction specifications and drawings, generate construction As-Built documentation, and maintain the latest approved construction documents.
• Track the progress of projects against goals, objectives, timelines, and budgets.

• High energy level, enthusiasm, and drive to excel.
• Strong level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
• Strong organization and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills in all Microsoft Office‑based programs.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work a 25% travel schedule.
• Work experience developing, tracking and updating CPM schedules, RFIs, submittals, payment analysis, review of ongoing work at the site, attendance at project meetings with customer, and project coordination with the customer.
• Sense of urgency & ability to meet deadlines (self‑directed).

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in project management (medium to high voltage distribution projects and substation construction).
• BS in Electrical Engineering preferred; will consider Civil Engineering or Construction Management with consummate experience.
• Valid Driver’s License Required.

• In Office – Full‑time at the Corporate Headquarters in Norton, MA.

The Ryan Company offers a competitive salary with an outstanding benefits package including health insurance, accrued vacation time, and employer‑matched 401k. The Ryan Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug test and reference checks.