Project Manager/Estimator, Transmission and Distribution

The Project Manager/Estimator is an integral part of the electrical construction process and ensures competitiveness, profitability, and growth. The Project Manager/Estimator is responsible for preparing cost estimates for various transmission, distribution and substation electrical construction projects by collecting and studying cost information, evaluating bid specifications and drawings, and ensuring a successful bid. The Project Manager/Estimator manages projects that are successful based on safety, quality and cost. The Project Manager/Estimator acts as the lead Project Manager/Estimator and supports others in those roles.

Company Overview

With roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group Inc. (MYR Group) is a publicly traded holding company of specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally.

Throughout our rich history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most complex projects, including new construction, upgrades, maintenance and repair for transmission, distribution and substation facilities, commercial and industrial electrical construction, emergency and storm restoration, clean energy, pre-construction services, and engineer-procure-construct (EPC) methods of project delivery.

Our company’s Transmission and Distribution (T&D) division offers a comprehensive range of electrical services including transmission, distribution, substation and clean energy construction. We are experienced in delivering reliable, high-quality infrastructure solutions to meet the growing demands of the power and utility industry.

Essential Functions

• Complete cost estimates for assigned projects, with definable work tasks for transmission, distribution and substation projects
• Develop complex estimates with minor errors/omissions
• Utilize previous work/bidding history to establish production assumptions
• Track and compare project histories to produce up to date man hours and cost
• Plan and execute work while meeting customer defined submission deadlines
• Schedule and attend field job walk with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to determine constructability requirements
• Attend on site pre-bid meetings and perform job site visits
• Field job walks and pre-bid meeting may require travel/overnight stays
• Identify qualified suppliers/subcontractors
• Perform accurate material takeoffs to supply to vendor for pricing
• Solicit material vendor pricing and subcontractor proposals, including assembly and distribution of project documentation into RFQ/RFP packages
• Prepare commercial aspects of proposals, including work plans, clarifications/exceptions, etc.
• Proficient in analyzing construction and electrical drawings to accurately formulate an estimate
• Perform operational contract redlines and coordinate with the legal department, and understand how contractual items affect the bid/work
• Lead estimate review process with internal and external stake holders
• Responsible for leading the estimating team and managing bidding activities
• Support other Estimators with bidding activities and training
• Prepare billing per customer requirements and execute change orders
• Create/utilize a construction schedule
• Participate in job close-out meetings at the end of a project to close any loops in the estimating process
• Coordinate meetings, schedule updates, submit deliverables and address outstanding open items as requested by clients
• Prepare look-ahead documents, weekly and monthly progress reports, and billing information
• Review and monitor job costs versus budgets for assigned projects
• Assist construction personnel to understand and determine constructability requirements
• Lead and mentor other Project Managers
• Other duties as assigned
• 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 Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of estimating / project management experience for a level I
• Minimum 5 years of estimating/project management experience for a level II
• Minimum 8 years of estimating/project management experience for a Senior level
• High school diploma or GED required
• Transmission, Distribution or Substation experience required

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or similar field; relevant experience considered in lieu of degree
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in analyzing construction and electrical drawings to accurately formulate an estimate
• Knowledgeable of electrical materials and methods of installation
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, and written
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
• Lead and interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff alike, vendors, clients, and others
• Self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
• Self-driven with the ability to stay on-task for extended periods of time while working independently
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $70,000/$150,000 year
  • 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.
• Two days per week remote work option for non-field roles depending on position and performance.
• 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.
• Annual Paid Time Off starting at 15 days plus 10 paid Holidays (Cultural Celebration Day is a floating holiday).
• Generous 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.
• 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.

  
  This is a job posting to create a pool of qualified candidates for key roles. While immediate openings may not be available, your application will be matched to future vacancies. There is no application deadline; applications are accepted continuously.

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.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.