Entry-Level Deputy Project Managers - Hiring Event with Confidential Client - Philadelphia
The Entry-Level Deputy Project Manager at Confidential Client in Philadelphia 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
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
This posting is for an Entry‑Level Deputy Project Manager position supporting engineering projects, based in Elkins Park, PA (hybrid). The opportunity includes participation in an invitation-only hiring event in Philadelphia on October 7–8, 2026. The role is offered by a confidential client and is suited for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to develop technical and project-management skills across transportation, water, buildings, environment, energy, and PPM (program & project management).
What You’ll Do
- Partner with Project Managers to support a variety of regional projects and programs.
- Monitor project performance and report on how individual projects contribute to business outcomes.
- Prepare reports and client-facing presentations using Excel and PowerPoint.
- Apply standard engineering and project-management techniques to build technical skills and professional judgment.
- Prepare designs, calculations, drawings, and other deliverables under supervision.
- Participate in interdisciplinary reviews and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
- Develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and analytical tools to support project operations.
- Collect data and prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts for project and program financial metrics.
- Conduct research, perform analysis, and present recommendations based on findings.
- Coordinate with multiple business lines and corporate teams for management reporting.
- Assist with cost control, schedule tracking, and other core project-management functions.
Qualifications
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
- Preferred:
- Relevant internship or professional experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with industry tools such as Oracle/Primavera P6, Revit, etc.
- Exposure to business intelligence and Microsoft 365 tools (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint).
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills; comfortable working under tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; eagerness to learn and ask questions.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver with urgency when required.
- Note: This role requires working with both technical and administrative personnel across levels.
Compensation & Work Model
- Compensation: USD 75,000 – USD 82,000 per year.
- Employment Type: Full‑time (with contract engagement possibilities per project needs).
- Work Model: Hybrid, based in Elkins Park, PA (primary location). Some in‑office attendance required.
- Hiring event: Confidential client is hosting an invitation-only hiring event in Philadelphia on October 7–8, 2026 (networking mixer and on-site interviews for selected candidates).
Additional Information & Requirements
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
- As part of the onboarding process, newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day‑1 onboarding at a local office as a condition of employment.
- This role is within the Engineering industry and offers structured professional development, mentorship, and opportunities to work on impactful infrastructure projects.
Why Apply via Careertakes
- Careertakes is partnering with a confidential client to manage candidate sourcing for this role using best practices from third‑party recruiting.
- Applicants may receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
- If selected, employment and final hiring decisions are made by the confidential client.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision‑making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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