Project Manager I

About the Role:

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

Company Overview

Established in 2013, High Country Line Construction, Inc. (High Country) – a subsidiary of MYR Group Inc. – has successfully completed transmission, distribution, foundation, substation, and clean energy projects across the United States. We deliver a complete range of services, including powerline construction, infrastructure, and emergency restoration. High Country possesses the expertise to provide high-voltage electrical construction services to utility and private developers nationwide.

We are committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are passionate about equipping our employees with knowledge and tools to support their growth and sharing our knowledge and expertise with industry partners while building safe, superior electrical infrastructure. We are also a certified member of Gold Shovel Standard (GSS), a member-driven, non-profit organization committed to improving workforce and public safety at excavation sites. We are a proud signatory member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).

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
• Other duties as assigned
• 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 Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable
• Assist construction personnel throughout the project lifecycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned
• 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 Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards, if applicable

About You:

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management and estimating experience in the electrical 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
• Able 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-dri…