Associate Project Manager

About MGE

MGE Underground is a growing utility infrastructure contractor serving utility companies from our Paso Robles headquarters and regional hubs throughout California. Our mission is to support our clients’ expanding utility and infrastructure requirements by positioning MGE as the leading provider of innovative construction solutions at the best value.

Our Core Values (

Safety | Continuous Development | Respect | Integrity | Performance | Trust | Fun

How You Can Make an Impact

As an Associate Project Manager, you will be responsible for completing all assigned tasks by organizing and controlling all elements of a project. This position will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion. Your ultimate responsibility is to bring a budgeted and successful project to life while satisfying all parties involved.

How You Will Contribute

• Participate in all phases of the project cycle: pre-fielding, estimating, development, construction, billing, and final acceptance.

• Coordinate with the Superintendents regarding daily schedules, including manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.

• Assist in creating the baseline schedule from the job estimate.

• Write effective proposals, RFIs, and letters of intent.

• Schedule and attend pre-construction with Project Managers and Superintendents.

• Communicates with internal team, public officials, general public, and customers regarding project plans & designs, identified problems, proposed solutions, and estimated time frames.

• Create sub-contract agreements and manage sub-contractors.

• Review daily timecards/quantities and generate master/field files.

• Responsible for assisting with billings, WIP reports, forecasts, project cash flow, etc.

• Ability to manage and complete several projects concurrently, depending on scope and complexity.

• Interprets applicable codes, industry standards, and regulations and educates others.

• Ensure adherence to all Company safety policies and OSHA safety standards.

• Travel to job sites when needed.

• Responsible for the supervision and training of Senior Construction Project Coordinators and Construction Project Coordinators.

What You Bring to the Table

• Knowledge of construction procedures.

• Understands the process of building a job from start to finish.

• Proficient in reading blueprints, plans, specs, contracts, and purchase orders.

• Proficient in planning, scheduling, and production.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Excellent analytical and planning skills.

• Organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.

• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding MGE’s policies, procedures, and software programs.

Your Prior Experience

• Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Required: 3 years of verifiable utility construction management experience with a degree OR 5 years of verifiable utility construction management experience without a degree.

• Required: Valid Class C Driver’s License; clean driving record and no driving restrictions. 

• Preferred: B.S. Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management

• Preferred: Experience in estimating.

Our Competitive Package

Pay: $115,000 to $145,000 annually

This pay range is our competitive compensation at the time of this job posting. Your pay will be determined based on experience, education, skills, and applicable knowledge.

Above and Beyond Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401K 

• We value work-life balance and offer a flex-time vacation policy for exempt employees. All our full-time employees receive ten paid company holidays.

• Multiple monitors, standing desks, and other ergonomic equipment to match your work style.

• Monthly birthday celebrations, team lunches, company-wide employee recognition events, and other employee engagement opportunities.

• Employer-sponsored learning/career development opportunities and conferences/seminars.

• Employee Assistance Program: no-cost counseling, legal consultation, financial consultation, ID recovery, emotional well-being resources, dependent care resources, and crisis consultation.

Additional Information

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Affirmative Action/EEO

MGE Underground is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any protected characteristics.

Pre-Employment and Physical Requirements

Successful applicants must pass a drug screen and background check before beginning employment. This role may require sitting at a desk and working on a computer for a prolonged period of time, movement to include, but not limited to, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders up to 12 feet, reaching above/below shoulder, crouching, carrying, pushing, and pulling a maximum of 40 pounds.*

*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Other Duties

Your duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on the company’s needs.

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