Assistant Project Manager II

About The Role The Assistant Project Manager II communicates with project team, staff and clients and monitors the progress of the project to keep it on schedule and under budget. The APM II assists the Project Manager to ensure that projects are properly priced and meet all safety, quality and legal requirements and negotiates solutions for problems encountered during the project. Company Overview Established in 1977, Great Southwestern Construction, Inc. (Great Southwestern) - a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. - has successfully completed hundreds of transmission, distribution, substation, live line, and clean energy projects nationwide. We are well positioned as a contractor of choice for providing transmission, distribution, and substation construction, telecommunication systems, maintenance, and emergency restoration services. Weutilizeourwell-established, long-standing reputation to create enduring relationships. We have built this reputation by meeting the needs of our clients and team members in a safe and innovative work atmosphere. Our leadership team is second to none in providingsupportandopportunitiesfor growth, with over half of our senior management team having been promoted within the company. We believe in creating a balanced work-life environment built on our culture and values of safety, integrity, respect, and initiative. With industry leading benefits and compensation, weshowcasethe true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First. Are you ready to grow? Essential Functions Assists Project Manager in the completion of construction projects by organizing and controlling project elements Ensure the completion of projects meets all safety, quality and legal requirements and negotiate solutions for problems Determine project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems Control project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan, scheduling changes, and recommending actions Manage day-to-day activities of assigned projects Determine project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors Coordinate meetings, schedule updates, submit deliverables, and address outstanding open items as required by clients Prepare look-ahead documents and weekly, monthly progress reports and billing information Review and monitor job costs versus budgets Assists with controlling project costs by approving expenditures and administering contractor contracts Maintain project database; enter and back up data Assists with preparing project status reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends; recommend actions Report regularly to project team Maintain safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations 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 Assists with preparation and submittal of change orders Other duties as assigned 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 and other industry-specific professional and ethical conduct standards Qualifications 3+ years of project experience working in the construction industry is required Transmission Line Construction experience preferred Experience with large-scale construction sites preferred Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Proven leadership skills Design and documentation skills Advanced understanding of project management Cost and risk management skills Advanced problem-solving skills Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools, familiarity with scheduling software, preferably Primavera (P6) preferred Ability to delegate effectively Proven ability to make important decisions under pressure What We Offer Compensation & Benefits Salary $67,511/114,093 year 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, Basic Vision, Regenexx, Teledoc, Hearing, Mental Health (Low deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums) - Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage. Dental – 100% employer-paid premium. 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 (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. Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). 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 employees and dependents. This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled. 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. Great Southwestern Construction,Inc.,a MYR Group Inc. Company,isproud to beanEqual Opportunity Employer. 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 discriminationon the basis ofrace, 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. , #J-18808-Ljbffr Great Southwestern Construction, Inc.