Assistant Project Manager - Gas Utilities

Assistant Project Manager - Gas Utilities

LaBella Associates · Orange, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-14

Salary: USD 65,000–110,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Program Management

Description

We are currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our Program Management division. This position will be located at our Client’s Orange, CT office (hybrid working model).

The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services. 

The Assistant Project Manager position is a strategic partnership supporting our client’s Project Manager and a multi-disciplined team assigned to manage multiple natural gas utility infrastructure projects. The Assistant Project Manager will provide support throughout the design and construction of various infrastructure projects. This includes exposure to capital planning, quality assurance, budgeting, scheduling, tracking and cost control methods, procurement coordination and construction management (budget and schedule management), based on proven best management practices and relevant experience. The Assistant Project Manager will be required to build productive relationships with all team members and client representatives, while ensuring that high quality deliverables are provided in accordance with commitments made to the client throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Interaction and collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders
• Work with a cross-functional team to forecast project schedules, cashflows, material and resource needs.
• Manage a large data set associated with project requirements.
• Material tracking.
• Develop solutions to solve complex problems.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $110,000

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering
• At least two (2) years of experience supporting natural gas/underground utility or civil infrastructure projects.
• Certified Project Management Professional (CAPM) Certification from PMI or the ability to obtain within nine (9) months of hire.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to travel to project sites throughout Rochester, NY and surrounding area.
• Intermediate or higher knowledge level of Excel.
• SAP experience, preferred.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events

• Community Service Events

• LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

• LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.

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