Assistant Project Manager I (Transmission and Distribution)

MYR Group•Glen Allen, VA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co. (L.E. Myers) – the oldest MYR Group Inc. subsidiary – is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, and collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow. At L.E. Myers, we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long- and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries, which allows employees to participate in clean energy projects, as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects.

Requirements

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
Proficiency with MS Excel, and Word
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Superior analytical and organizational skills
Superior interpersonal and customer service skills

Responsibilities

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