Job Summary
The Project Manager II is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and evaluating power construction projects in accordance with scope, budget, and schedule requirements. This role involves managing projects, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and client relations, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
** Local to (or willing to relocate to) Texas **
Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution
• Oversee projects from proposal stage through initiation, execution, and closeout.
• Manage day-to-day construction activities (partnered with Construction Manager),
including budgeting, scheduling, and progress tracking, using KPIs to make data driven
decisions. Verify project progress, support forecasting, and maintain thorough
documentation.
• Develop and implement project work plans, defining scope, objectives, and evaluation
criteria.
• Manage project construction schedules in Primavera.
• Monitor project performance to ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment,
and labor.
• Lead weekly meetings to discuss manpower and equipment needs.
• Manage contract execution, change orders, and subcontractors.
• Document and analyze project risks and develop and implement risk mitigation
strategies.
• Manage and resolve conflicts and escalate issues as needed
Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for project personnel, clients, subcontractors, and
regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate project deliverables, meetings, schedule updates, and reporting
requirements.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly progress reports, billing information, and cash flow
projections.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on project performance and financials.
• Attend site visits, field walk-downs, and client meetings as needed.
Safety, Quality, & Compliance
• Demonstrate a commitment to the company's safety program through personal actions
and monitoring project activities.
• Ensure entire project team adheres to safety and quality standards.
• Manage project closeout and warranty processes.
• Enforce compliance with company policies, industry standards, and ethical guidelines.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
• Experience: 4-8 years in project management, with emphasis on substation or data center utility projects with demonstrated management
of projects of increasing size and scope.
• Scope: Leads medium to large projects with moderate complexity
• Leadership: Manages teams and stakeholder communications
• Skills: Strong proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Certifications: PMP, CCM, PE, or similar credentials preferred
• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project
management, or a related field
• Experience managing substation construction projects preferred.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
• Knowledgeable in power construction specifications, proposals, and documentation for
time/cost/labor estimates.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and electrical plans and specifications.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Primavera for scheduling.
• Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and other relevant safety and construction
regulations.
Soft Skills & Abilities
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Track record of proactively driving projects to closure.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team
members.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).
