Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management and/or estimating in the construction industry
10 years of experience as a journeyman preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree
OSHA 30 and OSHA 20 T&D certifications
Project Management certification - FMI, PMP or similar preferred
Responsibilities
Lead and manage regional business operations and facilities
Develop and manage project budgets
Monitor financial performance and project progress using project management tools
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and safety expectations
Maintain comprehensive project documentation
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Coordinate employee performance reviews and training
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program offering $1,200 annually
Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid holidays
Generous 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6% and immediate vesting
Superior educational assistance program for training and educational costs
Company-paid short and long-term disability and life insurance
Various voluntary plans available for additional coverage options
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Operations Manager oversees regional business operations and helps achieve the company's goal of being a best-in-class contractor. This role aligns projects with business objectives, constructs detailed work plans, plans and allocates resources, prepares budgets, and monitors progress to achieve milestones. The Operations Manager also maintains and develops client relationships, estimates work, recruits and develops personnel for ongoing and future projects, and keeps stakeholders informed of results.
Essential Functions
Lead, manage, and ensure accountability for the region, including all regional facilities
Develop and manage budgets
Monitor the financial performance, production, and progress of projects using appropriate project management tools
Ensure contractual compliance for current and future projects through a thorough knowledge of all contract documents, requirements, and obligations
Ensure organizational safety expectations are met by all employees
Manage and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Plan, coordinate, and direct all aspects of the estimate, proposal, and RFP response process
Develop, strengthen, and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients, owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespersons, and craft workers
Collaborate with clients, supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction or design issues
Represent the company at customer meetings as needed and maintain a best-in-class corporate reputation
Pursue business growth opportunities
Lead, direct, and audit the work of assigned staff; train, mentor, and coach all office personnel
Coordinate employee performance reviews
Communicate, facilitate, and enforce company policies and procedures
Report results and escalate issues to upper management as needed
Stay current on industry standards, regulations, and work methods
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 of 7 years of experience in project management and/or estimating in the construction industry
10 years of experience as a journeyman preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree
OSHA 30 and OSHA 20 T&D
Project Management certification - FMI, PMP or similar preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong commitment to safety and the ability to develop a solid safety culture with subordinates
Strong leadership, team building, organizational, and analytical skills
Excellent salesmanship, relationship-building, and verbal and written communication skills
Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, and specifications
Ability to apply trade concepts to real-world solutions to achieve compliance, better safety results, and efficiency
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation & Benefits
Salary is 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.
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.
