What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Underground Fiber position at Mears Construction?
Construct your career with Mears and build America's future
Are you looking for your next big opportunity? At Mears Group, we offer more than just a job but rather a career where you can grow, innovate, and make a real impact.
Mears Group, Inc., a Quanta Services company, is a leader in the construction and infrastructure industry. With more than 50 years of experience, we are committed to safety, quality, and integrity. We bring together people and resources to build the framework that powers our nation.
Project Manager
The position will require you to work primarily in an office setting as you help our construction team meet the needs of our valued and high-profile clients. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively with our clients, vendors, and sub-contractors to ensure our work quality not only meets but exceeds expectations.
Why join Mears?
- Build America: Mears is a leading provider of engineering and construction solutions in oil and gas, electric transmission and distribution, telecom, and wastewater industries across North America.
- Professional growth: Mears offers comprehensive training programs and career advancement pathways.
- Competitive compensation: Enjoy competitive wages and excellent benefits.
- Community impact: We give back to the communities we serve.
Safety that brings you home:
At Mears, safety is our utmost priority. We are at the forefront of enhancing safety outcomes for both our employees and clients. We empower our workers to take ownership of their own safety. Our Capacity Model is designed to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.
Benefits & Compensation:
Despite our size, Mears remains a family company. Our suite of benefits reflects our commitment to our employees.
- Paid on-the-job technical and professional growth opportunities
- Established career path for future advancement
- 401k and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans
- Health, prescription, dental, vision plans
- Life & Disability Insurance plans
- Financial wellness program
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount programs
Essential Duties
- Supervise, lead, and provide guidance to a team
- Ensure that work is completed on time, within budget, and meets quality expectations. This includes daily tracking of job progress, managing budgets, and handling change order submittals.
- Lead weekly conference calls with project groups
- Ability to develop a strong and trusting relationship with our clients so that conflicts and changes are addressed quickly
- Assist in building the baseline schedule and project budget
- Experience with estimating and BTW preferred.
- Oversee monthly financials, accruals, and forecasting
- Closely communicate with internal support groups
- Resolve escalated issues that require coordination with other departments
- Preform miscellaneous duties as assigned
Key Qualifications
- 6-10 years of proven project management experience
- Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience
- Excellent client and internal communication skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Primavera
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
- Must be able to stand or walk for long periods with repeated lifting (Up to 50 lbs.), kneeling, crawling, climbing, and reaching
- Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Posting Date: This role is accepting applications until 6/1/25
This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
