Project Manager II

About The Role

The Project Manager is responsible for general operational oversight of various electrical construction projects.

Company Overview

Founded in 1983, Huen Electric, Inc. (Huen Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – is a leading electrical construction and engineering firm with offices in Chicago, New York, and New Jersey. We have earned a reputation as a dynamic, proactive, and resourceful electrical contracting and engineering company that enjoys a challenge. Our high level of commitment to clients and the community has helped us build a loyal customer base. We deliver a complete range of services, including commercial and industrial construction, clean energy projects, prefabrication, technology solutions, and IPD design-build project delivery. Our decades of expertise have given us a wealth of knowledge regarding issues unique to the region when it comes to permitting, regional laws and regulations, as well as familiarity with local and regional subcontractors, unions, and labor relations.

Essential Functions

• Prepare project construction schedules
• Submit “Requests for Information” to clients
• Manage day-to-day activities of assigned projects
• Act as the main point-of-contact for project personnel
• Cover meetings, schedule updates, submit deliverables, and address outstanding open items as requested by clients
• Prepare look-ahead documents and weekly, monthly progress reports, and billing information
• Review and monitor job costs versus budgets
• Report regularly to the management team
• Prepare complete cost estimates (labor and material) for projects within set deadlines
• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation
• Prepare bills of material and other information for use by purchasing
• 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
• Absorb closely with project management
• Absorb assistance in the preparation and submission of change orders
• Absorb assistance construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management and estimating experience in the electrical industry
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
• Knowledgeable with specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services
• Knowledgeable of the N.E.C. and all relevant local codes
• Able to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other documents as they relate to electrical work
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient with estimating software such as Accubid or equivalent
• Proficient with estimating software such as Accubid or equivalent
• Ability to prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
• Team player who is able to successfully work with diverse internal and external partners
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time

What We Offer

• Compensation & Benefits: Salary $90,000-$170,000 / year; Commensurate with experience, paid weekly.
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Regenexx, Hearing Care, Teledoc, Mental Health, Prescriptions (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums).
• ThrivePass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing-related purchases.
• Annuity Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 401(k) Plan with 50% match up to 3%; 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).
• Variety of voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, ID theft, group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life insurance plans for employee and dependents.