Senior Project Manager

CONSTRUCT YOUR CAREER WITH MEARS AND BUILD AMERICA'S FUTURE

Are you looking for your next big opportunity? At Mears Broadband, we offer more than just a job. We offer a career where you can grow, innovate, and make a real impact.

Mears Broadband LLC, 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.

We are looking for a Senior
Project Manager to join our team in Austin TX. As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex construction projects from planning to completion. You’ll serve as the main point of contact for high-profile clients, ensuring excellence in delivery, budget, and schedule. Working closely with teams, vendors, and subcontractors, you’ll uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and client satisfaction. This office-based role includes regular site visits and calls for a results-driven leader who thrives on teamwork, accountability, and precision.

• 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.

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. The Capacity Model is designed to minimize the risk of accidents and injuries.

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
• Life & Disability Insurance plans
• Financial wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount programs

• Supervise and mentor project teams, ensure alignment with company goals and client expectations
• Oversee project execution to deliver work on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards
• Track progress, manage budgets, review cost reports, and process change orders promptly
• Lead weekly meetings and calls with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to review milestones and deliverables
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and effective issue resolution
• Build baseline project schedules and budgets with estimating, engineering, and field operations
• Support estimating efforts, review bids, and assist with proposals; estimating and BTW experience preferred
• Manage monthly financials, accruals, and forecasts to maintain accurate reporting and cost control
• Collaborate with accounting, procurement, safety, and HR to ensure efficient project operations
• Resolve escalated issues and coordinate solutions across departments
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, safety, and regulatory standards
• Promote continuous improvement by analyzing project performance and applying lessons learned
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 10+ years of proven project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred
• 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
• Physical activity for the role includes:
  • Site visits as needed
  • May experience variable weather conditions during site visits, including hot and cold weather
  • Standing, and walking for long periods, on variable terrain outside
  • Standing, sitting and walking for extended periods in an office environment
  • Lifting loads up to 50 lbs
  • Repeated motions such as kneeling, crawling, climbing, and reaching overhead
• Pass pre‑employment drug screen and background check

This role is accepting applications until filled

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). & 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.