Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project ManagerThe Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting in the oversight of Electrical Transmission and Distribution construction projects that deliver exceptional results for clients, generate profit, and produce lasting client relationships.Established in 1940, Harlan Electric Company (Harlan Electric) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed hundreds of substation, transmission, distribution, live line, and clean energy projects across the upper Midwest and northeastern United States. We deliver a complete range of services, including powerline construction, telecommunications infrastructure, emergency restoration, and traffic signalization. Harlan Electric possesses extensive expertise providing services in congested urban environments.We are proud of our outstanding safety culture, built on tenacious management commitment, employee participation, training programs, and continuous improvement. We strive for greatness by keeping our mission, vision, values, and operating principles at the center of everything we do. Our specialized expertise, skilled workforce, and innovative practices enable us to be an industry leader supporting the clean energy transformation.Essential FunctionsAssist 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 standardsQualificationsMinimum 1 year of experience in the construction industry and/or mechanically inclined, material delivery/logistics experienceBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degreeKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesProficiency with MS Excel, and WordSuperior verbal and written communication skillsSuperior analytical and organizational skillsSuperior interpersonal and customer service skillsOSHA certificationsCompensation & BenefitsSalary 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.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.