MYR

Transportation Project Manager

MYR$125K — $130K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; relevant experience may substitute for education.
  • 5+ years of project management and estimating experience in the electrical industry.
  • Preferred experience with SkyTrain or LRT systems.
  • Proficient in reading civil, architectural, and mechanical plans including blueprints.
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and estimating software (e.g., Accubid).

Responsibilities

  • Plan and manage project stages to meet contractual obligations on time and budget.
  • Prepare project construction schedules and cost estimates.
  • Act as the primary contact for project personnel and clients.
  • Coordinate meetings, schedule updates, and submit deliverables.
  • Prepare reports including weekly/monthly progress and billing information.
  • Review and monitor job costs against budgets, reporting to management regularly.
  • Mentor junior project management staff, fostering growth and development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage including prescription drugs and paramedical services.
  • Annual wellness reimbursement program of CAD 1200 for health-related purchases.
  • 10 days of annual vacation plus 5 paid sick days.
  • Superior educational assistance program for further training and cost support.
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for personal and professional support.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE

The Transportation Project Manager is responsible for cost estimates and general operational oversight of various electrical/systems transportation construction projects.

Essential Functions
Plan and manage each stage of a project to ensure that all contractual commitments are met on time and within budget. Job tasks include but are not limited to:

  • Prepare project construction schedules
  • Submit "Requests for Information" to clients
  • Manage day-to-day activities of assigned projects
  • Act as the main point-of-contact for project personnel
  • Coordinate meetings, schedule updates, submit deliverables, and address outstanding open items as requested by clients
  • Prepare look-ahead documents and weekly, monthly progress reports and billing information
  • Review and monitor job costs versus budgets
  • Report regularly to the management team
  • Prepare complete cost estimates (labor and material) for commercial & industrial projects within set deadlines
  • Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
  • Participate in the estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders
  • Prepare bills of material and other information for use by purchasing
  • Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates
  • Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customers, subcontractors, and construction personnel to understand and determine constructability requirements
  • Compare various project documents for accuracy and consistency
  • Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders
  • Coordinate closely with project management
  • Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
  • Mentor junior project management and coordinators
  • 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, if applicable

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
  • Previous SkyTrain or LRT systems experience is preferred.
  • 5+ years of project management and estimating experience in the electrical industry

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Knowledgeable with specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services
  • Knowledgeable of the NFPA, N.E.C. and all relevant local codes
  • Able to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other documents as they relate to electrical work
  • Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications. Strong proficiency in excel is mandatory.
  • Proficient with estimating software such as Accubid or equivalent
  • Ability to prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
  • Team player who is able to successfully work with diverse internal and external partners
  • Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time
  • Able to multitask due to concurrent projects.

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary CAD $125,000 - $130,000/ year
    • 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.
  • Medical, Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-term Disability, Dependent Coverage
  • Extended Health, Prescription Drugs, and Paramedical Services
  • Dental Health, Basic/Preventative and Major Coverage
  • ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
  • Annual Vacation starting at 10 days plus 5 paid Sick Days
  • Superior educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more!).
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check. 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.
Learn more about MYR
Size
7,600 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$58.7 million
Founded
1982
5 Year Trend
+16.9%
Revenue
$2.2 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at MYR

More Transportation Jobs

Find similar Transportation Project Manager jobs: