Assistant Project Manager II

MYR Group•Oregon City, OR

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager II communicates with staff and clients, makes decisions, and monitors project progress to keep work on schedule. This role is responsible for ensuring assigned projects are properly priced and meet safety, quality, and legal requirements, and for negotiating solutions to problems encountered during delivery. The Assistant Project Manager II has sole responsibility for completing assigned projects, is not subject to other on-site supervision by a project manager, and typically reports directly to an Operations Manager or District Manager. MYR Energy Services Inc. provides specialty contracting services for clean-energy and EPC projects across the United States, including transmission and substation projects, solar facilities, and energy storage. This position may support traveling Solar projects, which average 8–12 months per project and use a rotating schedule, or traveling EPC projects lasting several weeks to several months. The job’s essential functions are performed at a company-designated office or field location. Travel roles offer a weekly per diem; EPC travelers are also provided a company vehicle and fuel card. Solar travelers receive relocation assistance. The role requires regular and predictable attendance and compliance with the company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and applicable professional and ethical standards. The position may be subject to pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug testing. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

At least 3 years of project experience in the construction industry.
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 tools.
Ability to delegate effectively.
Proven ability to make important decisions under pressure.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States; the company does not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage completion of construction projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and legal requirements, and negotiate solutions to problems.
Determine project schedules by reviewing plans and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
Maintain project schedules by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
Control project plans by reviewing designs, specifications, and plans, 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 phases and elements, assigning personnel, and reviewing contractor bids.
Coordinate meetings and schedule updates, submit deliverables, and address outstanding items as required by clients.
Prepare look-ahead documents, weekly and monthly progress reports, and billing information.
Review and monitor job costs against budgets.
Control project costs by approving expenditures and administering 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 understand and 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 other applicable professional and ethical conduct standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, basic vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, hearing, and mental health coverage, with low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums; the employee or employee-plus-family weekly premium is $15.
Dental coverage with a 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 and internal training.
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 supplemental plans, including vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto and home, and additional voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents.
Weekly per diem for travelers.
Relocation assistance for Solar travelers.
Company vehicle and fuel card for EPC travelers.