Sr. Project Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

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

The ideal candidate will be located in Texas or Georgia and demonstrate flexibility to travel to project sites on a regular basis in support of operational and project requirements.

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 providing support and opportunities for 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, we show the true value of our craft workers and truly put our People First.

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• 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

• 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

• 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…