Entry-Level Deputy Project Managers - Networking Event with Confidential Client - Raleigh
The Entry-Level Deputy Project Manager at Confidential Client in Raleigh supports project delivery and operations across multiple infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, and energy. This role offers hands-on experience in project management, technical skill development, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to impactful projects locally and globally within a hybrid work environment.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This entry-level Deputy Project Manager role based in Raleigh, NC (networking & interview event) is an early-career opportunity to support project delivery, operations, and performance across multiple business lines. You will work with project teams on transportation, water, program & project management (PPM), buildings & places, environment, and energy efforts while developing technical and project-management skills.
- Partner with Project Managers to support a variety of regional projects and programs.
- Monitor project performance and report how individual projects contribute to business outcomes.
- Prepare reports and presentations using Excel and PowerPoint to support project delivery.
- Apply standard engineering and project-management techniques to build technical judgment.
- Support preparation of designs, calculations, drawings, and other deliverables under supervision.
- Participate in interdisciplinary reviews and suggest continuous improvements.
- Develop and manage spreadsheets, databases, and analytical tools that support operations.
- Collect data and prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts for project financial metrics.
- Perform research, analyze findings, and present recommendations.
- Coordinate with business lines and corporate teams for management reporting.
- Assist with cost control, schedule tracking, and core project controls activities.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Internship or relevant professional experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with industry software such as Oracle-Primavera P6, Revit, etc.
- Experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
- Exposure to Microsoft 365 apps (Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint).
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Comfortable with quantitative analysis and using data to drive decisions.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to ask questions and learn.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines while maintaining urgency and accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively across technical and administrative levels.
Event & Hiring Details
- This role is tied to an invitation-only networking and hiring event in Raleigh on October 28–29, 2026. The event includes a networking mixer (Wednesday evening) and interviews at the Raleigh office (Thursday).
- This role is intended for candidates available for early career starts (Spring/Summer 2027) and includes structured onboarding and development.
- Compensation (as listed by source): USD 72,000 - USD 78,000 (range provided in source).
- Work model: Hybrid (local Raleigh, NC office presence expected).
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
- All newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a client office location as a condition of employment.
Additional Information
This position offers mentoring, structured learning, and opportunities to collaborate with cross-discipline teams on projects that shape communities. The role is suitable for early-career professionals who want hands-on project experience, exposure to project controls and technical development, and access to company-sponsored training programs.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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