Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Project Assistant

Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA

City Light & Power (CLP) has built a reputation as an innovative, reliable, and responsive private Utility Development Leader. We support the federal government, military institutions, municipalities, and major utilities across the US, with financing, design, engineering, construction, and ongoing operations and maintenance for electrical transmission and distribution systems, as well as outdoor street, sport, and other recreational lighting.

We are growing our team at JBLM and seeking a Project Assistant to join us. The Project Assistant responsibilities include the administrative coordination and assistance with the completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. The Project Assistant will assist with all aspects of projects including monitor and summarize progress of project to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget.

City Light & Power/CLP Engineering has been recognized by The Denver Post as one of the top workplaces for 2025!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Outage coordination requests
• Dig permit marking and requests
• Pole knockdown tracking and follow up
• Coordinate project team personnel and resources
• Enhance and maintain relationships with clients, designers, and consultants
• Assist with updating reports regarding financial performance of the project
• Attend project meetings, including progress, pre-construction, and pre-award
• Follow site logistics plans, in coordination with the Project Manager or Installation Manager
• Assist with creation of trade contracts and bid packages, as well as oversee procurement process
• Assist with monitoring cost control and change management systems
• Assist in setting-up QA/QC procedures and conduct quality inspections
• Assist with communication and enforcement of corporate Safety and Health Management Program
• Other duties as assigned.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• 3-5 years of administrative project management experience required (construction or utility experience preferred)
  • Experience with CLP may be substituted for project management experience.
• Ability to understanding blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to view time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services.
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to follow construction schedules in Microsoft Project or similar program preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred.
• Previous experience with federal government contracting or federal construction activities is a plus.
• Must have excellent analytical, organizational, verbal, written, and communications skills.
• Must be a team player and able to work with various partners from start to finish.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects at a time.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• You must be a US Citizen
• You will be required to obtain Military Base Security Access Clearance

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly pay range: $25.00 - $30.00 depending on experience plus eligible to participate in Short Term Incentive Plan.
• CLP offers an excellent benefit package including health, dental, and life insurance, 401K, profit sharing, holidays, vacation, sick and personal time.

To learn more, visit our website at

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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