Assistant Project Manager I

MYR Group•Stone Mountain, GA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Project Mgr I is responsible for assisting in the oversight of construction projects that deliver exceptional results for clients, generate profit, and produce lasting client relationships. Company Overview Established in 1977, Great Southwestern Construction, Inc. (Great Southwestern) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed hundreds of transmission, distribution, substation, live line, and clean energy projects nationwide. We are well positioned as a contractor of choice for providing transmission, distribution, and substation construction, telecommunication systems, maintenance, and emergency restoration services. We utilize our well-established, long-standing reputation to create enduring relationships. We have built this reputation by meeting the needs of our clients and team members in a safe and innovative work atmosphere. Our leadership team is second to none in providing support and opportunities for growth, with over half of our senior management team having been promoted within the company. We believe in creating a balanced work-life environment built on our culture and values of safety, integrity, respect, and initiative. With industry leading benefits and compensation, we showcase the true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First. Are you ready to grow?

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
OSHA certifications

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year of experience as Project Manager in the construction industry preferred

Responsibilities

Assist Project Manager in a wide range of service 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

Benefits

Salary Commensurate with experience, paid weekly.
Two days per week remote work option for non-field roles depending on position and performance.
Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
Dental – 100% employer-paid premium.
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 (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
Generous 401(k) Plan with 100% 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.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
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 employees and dependents.