Assistant Project Manager I

About The Role 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? Essential Functions Assist Project Manager in a wide range of service management dutiesProactively develop effective, efficient solutions to issues that may ariseStudy bid specifications and drawings carefullyCommunicate continuously with clientsDeliver on projects in a timely mannerAttend networking events and travel to conferences and job sites as neededWork to build and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients, vendors and the subcontractor communityCoordinate closely with crews, superintendents, and other departments within the companyEnsure safety procedures and policies are in place and followedPrepare look-ahead documents and weekly/monthly progress reportsPrepare construction schedules in Microsoft Projects and/or PrimaveraRegular and predictable attendanceOther duties as assignedEssential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field locationUnderstand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards ABOUT YOU Qualifications Minimum 1 year of experience as Estimator or Project Engineer in the electrical construction industryBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Proficiency with MS Excel, and WordSuperior verbal and written communication skillsSuperior analytical and organizational skillsSuperior interpersonal and customer service skillsOSHA certifications What We Offer Compensation & Benefits Salary Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.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.This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled. Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at 1-855-635-1321. MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.