Minimum 1 year of experience as Estimator or Project Engineer in the electrical construction industry
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field; relevant experience may substitute for degree
Proficiency with MS Excel and Word
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Responsibilities
Assist Project Manager with a variety of project management tasks
Develop proactive solutions to emerging project issues
Review bid specifications and construction drawings carefully
Maintain constant communication with clients
Ensure projects are completed on schedule
Attend networking events and site visits as required
Foster and sustain relationships with clients and subcontractors
Coordinate with crews, superintendents, and other departments
Enforce adherence to safety procedures and protocols
Prepare documentation including look-aheads and progress reports
Create construction schedules using MS Projects or Primavera
Maintain regular, predictable attendance
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage at low cost
Annual health and wellness reimbursement of $1,200
Generous Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid holidays
401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6% and immediate vesting
Educational assistance program for training and educational costs
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
Voluntary insurance options including life, vision, and legal plans
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Assistant Project Manager I (Transmission & Distribution) is responsible for assisting in the oversight of construction projects that deliver exceptional results for clients, generate profit, and produce lasting client relationships.
Essential Functions
Assist Project Manager in a wide range of project management duties
Proactively develop effective, efficient solutions to issues that may arise
Study bid specifications and drawings carefully
Communicate continuously with clients
Deliver on projects in a timely manner
Attend networking events and travel to conferences and job sites as needed
Work to build and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients, vendors and the subcontractor community
Coordinate closely with crews, superintendents, and other departments within the company
Ensure safety procedures and policies are in place and followed
Prepare look-ahead documents and weekly/monthly progress reports
Prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Projects and/or Primavera
Regular and predictable attendance
Other duties as assigned
Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards
ABOUT YOU
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of experience as Estimator or Project Engineer in the electrical construction industry
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Proficiency with MS Excel, and Word
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Superior analytical and organizational skills
Superior interpersonal and customer service skills
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation & Benefits
SALARY: $80,000 - $90,000
Salary commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous 401(k) Plan with100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and Annual profit-sharing potential.
Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
Company-paid short and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled.
Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321.
About MYR
MYR Group Inc. is a leading specialty contractor serving the electrical infrastructure market in the United States and Canada. The company provides a wide range of services, including transmission and distribution line construction, substation construction, and commercial and industrial electrical contracting. MYR Group was founded in 1891 as the Chicago Electrical Works and has since grown through a series of acquisitions to become a leading provider of electrical construction services. The company is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois and has more than 7,000 employees across the United States and Canada.
