Sr. Project Manager- Transmission

MYR Group Inc.; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k) with match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

MYR Energy Services Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee cost estimates and overall operational management of electrical transmission line projects.

The role involves travel across the country, coordinating with clients and internal teams, and ensuring schedules and budgets are met. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in transmission and distribution project management, a relevant engineering degree, and proficiency with estimating tools and scheduling software.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ project management in the transmission and distribution industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

Responsibilities

• Prepare project construction schedules.
• Prepare complete cost estimates (labor and material) for projects within set deadlines.
• Review and monitor job costs versus budgets.
• Coordinate meetings, schedule updates, deliverables, and open items with clients and stakeholders.
• Participate in the estimate review process with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understand and comply with cost estimation standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Cost estimation

Project management

Electrical transmission/ EPC knowledge

Microsoft Office

Estimating software (Accubid)

Microsoft Project/ Primavera

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Accubid

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for cost estimates and general operational oversight of various electrical construction transmission line projects.

Company Overview

At MYR Energy Services Inc. (MYRE) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – our employees play an integral role in the company’s collective success. Our mission is to provide superior specialty contracting services by creating mutually rewarding relationships in a safe, inspiring, and open environment. We challenge our employees to possess uncommon determination meaning challenging the status quo and thriving in the adversity of construction.

Solar

MYRE is growing and working on clean energy projects throughout the U.S. Our growing team is both loyal and collaborative. We are committed to providing you with the tools and resources to support your growth as a valued employee and operate under a safety first culture to ensure we all go home safe every day.

EPC

MYRE serves customers participating in a nationwide engineer‑procure‑construct (EPC) delivery. We work on a wide range of projects and EPC contracting services, including large transmission and substation projects, complete solar facilities, and energy storage.

Traveler - Solar

With MYRE, you’ll get the opportunity to travel across the country, focusing on the clean energy transformation and helping our teams build solar electrical infrastructure. You’ll spend 8-12 months on average per project, working a rotating schedule so you’ll have long weekends to relax, in addition to standard Saturdays and Sundays off. We offer a designated weekly per diem and relocation assistance, in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses.

Traveler - EPC

With MYRE, you'll get the opportunity to travel across the country, working on large-scale EPC projects lasting several weeks to several months at a time. We offer a designated weekly per diem, in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. A company vehicle and fuel card are also provided.

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 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

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ project management in the transmssion and distribution industry
• 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

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary
  • 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.
• AnnualPaid Time Offstarting at15 days plus 10 paid Holidays(Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous401(k) Plan with100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, andAnnual profit-sharingpotential.
• 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.

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.