Assistant Project Manager I

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 2013, High Country Line Construction has completed transmission, distribution, foundation, substation, and clean energy projects across the United States. We are committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are passionate about equipping our employees with knowledge and tools to support their growth and sharing our knowledge and expertise with industry partners while building safe, superior electrical infrastructure. We are also a certified member of Gold Shovel Standard (GSS), a member-driven, non-profit organization committed to improving workforce and public safety at excavation sites. We are a proud signatory member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).

Essential Functions

• Assist 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 on projects in a timely manner
• Work to 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 Projects and/or Primavera
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Essential functions of this position are to be performed in a Company-designated office or field location
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience 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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
• Team player who is able to successfully work with diverse internal and external partners
• 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
• Proficiency with MS Excel, and Word
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Superior analytical and organizational skills
• Superior interpersonal and customer service skills

Compensation & Benefits

• • Commensurate with experience, paid weekly. Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. MYR Group reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
• Comprehensive benefits package - Medical, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo - (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• 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 (our 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.
• 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 employee and dependents.

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.