Sr. Project Manager, Transmission and Distribution

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for cost estimates and general operational oversight of various transmission, distribution, and/or substation electrical construction projects.

Company Overview

Established in 1891, The L.E. Myers Co., the oldest MYR Group subsidiary, is recognized as a premier electrical contractor of large utility construction projects across the nation. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity to complete training, projects, & collaborative learning alongside our family of subsidiaries. We offer stability, with long-term clients and continuous expansion, which allows our tenured employees and new team members space to grow. 

Here at The L.E. Myers Co., we provide structured and strategic occupational growth opportunities for our valued staff. Comprised of long and short-tenured employees, we are interactive amongst our growing family of subsidiaries which allows employees to participate in renewable energy projects as well as complete our long-time transmission and distribution projects.

Essential Functions

• Prepare project construction schedules

• Submit “Requests for Information” to clients

• Manage day-to-day activities of assigned projects

• Act as the main point-of-contact for project personnel

• Coordinate meetings, schedule updates, submit deliverables, and address outstanding open items as requested by clients

• Prepare look-ahead documents and weekly, monthly progress reports and billing information

• Review and monitor job costs versus budgets

• Report regularly to management team

• Prepare complete cost estimates (labor and material) for transmission, distribution, and/or substation projects within set deadlines

• Perform field take-offs/evaluations for estimate preparation

• Participate in the estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders

• Prepare bills of material and other information for use by purchasing

• Prepare complete labor and material cost estimates

• 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

• Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders

• Coordinate closely with project management

• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate

• 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, if applicable.

• Other duties as assigned

   

Qualifications

• 10 years of project management and estimating in the electrical industry
• 5 years of experience in transmission, distribution, and/or substation experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledgeable with specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time/cost/labor estimates for projects and services
• Knowledgeable of the N.E.C. and all relevant local codes
• Ability to read and understand civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, etc. plans and specifications to include blueprints, proposals and other documents as they relate to electrical work
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient with estimating software such as Accubid or equivalent
• Ability to prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Project and/or Primavera
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills
• Team player who is able to successfully work with diverse internal and external partners
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time

Compensation & Benefits

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 1-855-635-1321.

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.