Project Development Associate

Position: Project Development Associate Reports to: Director of Strategy & Project Development Location: Columbus, Ohio Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000 We consider several factors when preparing a compensation package for successful candidates. Superior is looking for a Project Development Associate to help identify, evaluate, and pursue new electrical construction opportunities. This role will support project development and preconstruction efforts by coordinating pursuit deliverables, evaluating project opportunities, supporting bids and proposals, and building strong relationships with General Contractors, owners, developers, and industry partners. The Project Development Associate will work closely with our Preconstruction, Risk Management, and project teams to help drive opportunities from initial pursuit through post bid follow up and negotiation. This role is based at our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. Key Responsibilities Develop project pursuit deliverables, including hourly rate build ups, general conditions cost build ups, long lead equipment tracking, and skilled labor curves Coordinate with Preconstruction teams to ensure estimates and other deliverables are on track for submission Track and evaluate upcoming public and private electrical construction opportunities Support the review and scoring of new project opportunities Assist with General Contractor and Owner prequalification efforts alongside Risk Management team Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, scope alignment meetings, and proposal presentations Support post-bid follow-up and negotiation processes Maintain accurate project pipeline, opportunity, and client information Monitor construction market trends and new opportunities Build relationships with General Contractors, developers, owners, and industry partners Your Expertise Required: You have at least 1 year of experience in construction, project development, preconstruction, estimating, or business development Required: You understand construction bidding and project development processes Bonus Points: You have a bachelor’s degree in Construction Systems Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field Bonus Points: You have experience in electrical, mechanical, or specialty contracting Bonus Points: You have experience with BuildingConnected or similar construction bidding platforms Our Benefits Health Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children Dental Plan: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance : We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you Vacation/PTO: You receive a minimum of three weeks of PTO per year Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $750 to your HSA each year Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off About The Superior Group (Superior) Superior is a national leader in electrical design and construction and among the largest electrical contractors in the U.S. From hospitals to data centers to corporate campuses and beyond, we bring power and connectivity to projects of every shape and size. Superior is part of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 company and a leading infrastructure builder with deep experience across power delivery and generation, energy, communications, and heavy civil sectors. Superior is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Superior is a Drug-Free workplace. Candidates must successfully pass criminal background check, pre-employment screen, and random drug screens. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Superior Group