Assistant Project Manager I

High Country Line Construction, Inc. (High Country) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – delivers transmission, distribution, foundation, substation, and clean energy projects across the United States. We provide high-voltage electrical construction services to utility and private developers nationwide, including powerline construction, infrastructure, and emergency restoration. We are committed to safety, employee growth, and building superior electrical infrastructure as a certified Gold Shovel Standard member and IBEW signatory.

About the role

The Assistant Project Manager I supports the oversight of construction projects to deliver exceptional client results, profitability, and lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist the 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 projects in a timely manner
• Attend networking events and travel to conferences and job sites as needed
• 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 Project and/or Primavera
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Understand and comply with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards

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

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, teledoc, hearing, prescriptions, and mental health coverage (low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums)
• $15 weekly premium for employee or employee-plus-family coverage
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program: $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% and immediate vesting; annual profit-sharing potential
• Educational assistance program (support for educational costs, internal training, and more)
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Company-paid business travel accident insurance
• Voluntary plans: supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance for employee and dependents