Assistant Project Manager - Protection & Controls

The Assistant Project Manager, Protection & Controls (P&C), supports the planning, coordination, and execution of P&C projects to ensure that cost, schedule, and scope requirements are clearly defined, aligned, and met across multiple branches. Reporting to the Area Manager, this role will work directly with P&C customers and support internal stakeholders to ensure project sequencing, resource allocation, and commissioning readiness are proactively managed. The position is remote but requires residency in the Denver, Colorado area to support regional client engagement and coordination activities.

Coordinate directly with P&C customers and construction coordinators to establish project requirements and confirm schedule expectations.
• Support the Area Manager in planning and scheduling resources across multiple P&C branches to ensure alignment with project timelines, outages, and commissioning activities.
• Attend project meetings and planning calls; communicate current personnel availability, resource constraints, and upcoming commitments.
• Develop, maintain, and update weekly and long-range P&C personnel schedules with accuracy and transparency.
• Monitor scope alignment and schedule adherence; proactively communicate risks or changes to internal teams and customers.
• Coordinate rental equipment, test gear, and client-provided materials to ensure timely delivery and project readiness.
• Interface with field technical staff to support outage execution and commissioning efforts.
• Maintain accurate and organized documentation to support project execution and closeout requirements.
• Serve as a consistent client point of contact for planning updates, schedule changes, and operational coordination.
• Support cross-regional collaboration by aligning resources and schedule requirements across multiple P&C branches.

Qualifications - Required:

• Experience in project support, scheduling, planning, or coordination within the electrical services, utility, EPC, or construction industries.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, scheduling methodologies, and resource allocation.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools.
• Must reside in the Denver, CO metropolitan area.

Qualifications - Preferred:

• Experience in Protection & Controls, substation commissioning, relay testing, or transmission/distribution project coordination.
• Prior exposure to utility outage planning or commissioning activities.
• PMP, CAPM, or related industry certification.

Competencies & Skills:

• Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-service focused with an ability to build strong relationships.
• Proactive mindset with ability to anticipate needs and resolve issues before they impact schedule or cost.

Working Conditions:

• Remote work environment with frequent virtual collaboration.
• Up to 10% travel required for client meetings, site visits, or project coordination needs.
• Must be based in Denver, CO and able to attend in-person engagements as required

About Shermco:Shermco is North America's leading independent electrical testing, commissioning, and maintenance service provider. Our Protection & Controls division ensures the reliability and safety of critical electrical infrastructure through expert field services and commissioning execution. The Assistant Project Manager plays a vital role in enabling successful project delivery by proactively managing planning and scheduling efforts that support our field teams and customers.