Assistant Project Manager II

MYR Group•Stone Mountain, GA

11d

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager II communicates with staff and clients, makes project decisions, and monitors progress to keep assigned construction projects on schedule. The role is responsible for project completion without other on-site supervision by a project manager and typically reports directly to an Operations Manager or District Manager. The APM II ensures projects are properly priced and satisfy safety, quality, and legal requirements, and negotiates solutions to problems encountered during project execution. The position manages day-to-day project activities, coordinates personnel and contractors, monitors budgets and costs, controls schedules, maintains project records, prepares reports and change orders, and serves as the main point of contact for project personnel. Essential functions are performed at a Company-designated office or field location. Regular and predictable attendance is required, along with compliance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other applicable professional and ethical standards.

Requirements

At least 3 years of project experience in the construction industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and experience in lieu of a degree.
Proven leadership skills.
Design and documentation skills.
Advanced understanding of project management.
Cost and risk management skills.
Advanced problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite tools.
Ability to delegate effectively.
Proven ability to make important decisions under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-scale construction sites.
Familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera (P6).

Responsibilities

Organize and control project elements to manage construction projects through completion.
Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and legal requirements, and negotiate solutions to problems.
Develop project schedules by reviewing plans and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
Maintain schedules by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
Review designs, specifications, and plans; schedule changes and recommend actions to control project plans.
Manage day-to-day activities of assigned projects and act as the main point of contact for project personnel.
Identify project phases and responsibilities, assign personnel, and review contractor bids.
Coordinate meetings and schedule updates, submit deliverables, and address outstanding client items.
Prepare look-ahead documents, weekly and monthly progress reports, and billing information.
Review and monitor job costs against budgets; approve expenditures and administer contractor contracts.
Maintain the project database and enter and back up data.
Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, and recommend actions.
Report regularly to the management team.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customers, subcontractors, and construction personnel to determine constructability requirements.
Compare project documents for accuracy and consistency.
Prepare and submit change orders.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and applicable industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards.

Benefits

Medical, basic vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, hearing, and mental health coverage, with low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums; $15 weekly premium for employee-only or employee-plus-family coverage.
Dental coverage with 100% employer-paid premium.
ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program providing $1,200 annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
Annual paid time off starting at 15 days, plus 10 paid holidays, including a floating Cultural Celebration Day.
401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6%, immediate vesting, and potential annual profit sharing.
Educational assistance program supporting educational costs, internal training, and more.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Company-paid business travel accident insurance.
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
Voluntary plans including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, identity theft, group legal, group auto and home, and additional voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.
Weekly pay.