Assistant Project Manager ; Electrical Construction

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Assistant Project Manager I (Transmission & Distribution) is responsible for assisting in the oversight of construction projects that deliver exceptional results for clients, generate profit, and produce lasting client relationships.

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).

• Assist Project Manager in a wide range of project management duties
• Proactively develop effective, efficient solutions to issues that may arise
• Study bid specifications and drawings carefully
• Communicate continuously with clients
• Deliver on projects in a timely manner
• Attend networking events and travel to conferences and job sites as needed
• Work to build and maintain long‑lasting relationships with clients, vendors and the subcontractor community
• Coordinate closely with crews, superintendents, and other departments within the company
• Ensure safety procedures and policies are in place and followed
• Prepare look‑ahead documents and weekly/monthly progress reports
• Prepare construction schedules in Microsoft Projects and/or Primavera
• 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

• Minimum 1 year of experience as Estimator or Project Engineer in the electrical construction industry
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree

• Proficiency with MS Excel, and Word
• Attend networking events and travel to conferences and job sites as needed

• 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, Dental, Vision, Teledoc, Hearing, Prescriptions, Mental Health, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Short Term Disability, Retiree Coverage, and Life Insurance under LINECo – (Low deductibles and out‑of‑pocket maximums) – Fifteen Dollar weekly premium for employee or employee plus family coverage.
• Thrive Pass Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
  - Twelve hundred dollars annually for health and wellbeing‑related purchases.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (our Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Superior 401(k) Plan with 100% match up to 6%; immediate vesting, and annual profit‑sharing potential.
• 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.
• Various voluntary plans available including supplemental vision, accident and critical illness, , group legal, group auto & home, and additional voluntary life…