Assistant Project Manager II

MYR Group•Alvarado, TX

38d

About The Position

The Assistant Project Mgr II communicates with staff and clients, makes decisions and monitors the progress of the project to keep it on schedule. The APM II ensures that projects are properly priced and meet all safety, quality and legal requirements and negotiates solutions for problems encountered during the project. The APM II has the sole responsibility for the completion of the projects assigned, is not subject to other on-site supervision by a project manager, and typically reports directly to an Operations Mgr or a District Mgr. Company Overview At Great Southwestern Construction,â¯Inc.,â¯weâ¯utilizeâ¯ourâ¯well-established, longstanding 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 providingâ¯supportâ¯andâ¯opportunitiesâ¯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 which include safety, integrity, respect, and initiative. With industry-leading benefits and compensation, weâ¯showcaseâ¯the true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First. Are you ready to grow?

Requirements

3+ years of project experience working in the electrical construction industry is required
Proven leadership skills
Design and documentation skills
Advanced understanding of project management
Cost and risk management skills
Advanced problem-solving skills
Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools, familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera (P6) preferred
Ability to delegate effectively
Proven ability to make important decisions under pressure

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-scale construction sites preferred
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

Responsibilities

Manage completion of construction projects by organizing and controlling project elements
Ensure the completion of projects meets all safety, quality and legal requirements and negotiate solutions for problems
Determine project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements
Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems
Control project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan, scheduling changes, and recommending actions
Manage day-to-day activities of assigned projects
Act as the main point of contact for project personnel
Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors
Coordinate meetings, schedule updates, submit deliverables, and address outstanding open items as required by clients
Prepare look-ahead documents and weekly, monthly progress reports and billing information
Review and monitor job costs versus budgets
Control project costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts
Maintain project database; enter and back up data
Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends; recommend actions
Report regularly to management team
Maintain safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations
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
Prepare and submit change orders
Other duties as assigned
Regular and predictable attendance
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 and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards

Benefits

Salary 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 Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - $15 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.