Company Summary

MGE is a utility infrastructure contractor serving investor-owned and public utilities throughout California from its headquarters in Paso Robles and satellite offices throughout the state. Our mission is to be the leading provider of innovative construction solutions for our clients, providing the best value in support of their growing utility and infrastructure requirements.

Job Location

This position will be required to report to both the Salinas and Watsonville location periodically.

Job Summary

As an Associate Project Manager, you will be responsible for completing all assigned tasks by organizing and controlling all project elements. This position will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all activities to ensure project accuracy and quality from conception to completion. Your ultimate responsibility is to bring a budgeted and successful project to life while satisfying all parties involved.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the project cycle; pre-fielding, estimating, development, construction, billing, and final acceptance
• Coordinate with the Superintendents regarding daily schedules including manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
• Assist in creating the baseline schedule from the job estimate.
• Write effective proposals, RFIs, and letters of intent.
• Schedule and attend pre-construction with Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Communicates with the internal team, public officials, general public and customers regarding project plans & designs, identified problems, proposed solutions, estimated time frames
• Create sub-contract agreements and manage sub-contractors
• Review daily timecards/quantities and generate master/field files.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety standards.
• Document any delays and/or changes to the scope of work.
• Create/Assist in processing change orders.
• Maintain/Review as-built drawings.
• Manage and direct the construction, operations, or maintenance activities at the project site.
• Project Financials – Responsible or Assisting on Billings/WIP Reports/Forecast/Project Cash Flow/etc.
• Capable of coordinating with the project team. Able to work with limited supervision and guidance to meet project commitments
• Communicates project status on a regular basis to all stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and complete several projects concurrently, depending on scope and complexity
• Interprets applicable codes, industry standards, and regulations and educates others
• Assist in guiding/training the work to less experienced team members
• Identify and communicate lessons learned and incorporate prior lessons learned as best practices into projects
• Expand existing business through relationship development with owner representatives of the projects.
• Ensure adherence to all Company safety policies and OSHA safety standards.
• Learn and become proficient in our Project Management Software.
• Travel to job sites when needed
• Responsible for the supervision and training of Senior Construction Project Coordinators and Construction Project Coordinators
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3 years of verifiable utility construction management experience with a degree OR 5 years of verifiable utility construction management experience without a degree.
• Experience in estimating is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction procedures.
• Understands the process of building a job from start to finish.
• Proficient in reading blueprints, plans, specs, contracts, and purchase orders.
• Proficient in planning, scheduling, and production.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent analytical and planning skills.
• Organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand various processes regarding MGE’s policies, procedures, and software programs.
• Ability to use a computer/smartphone/tablet.

• Valid Class C Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Required: Successful candidates must pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: drug screen and background check. Background checks include, but are not limited to, Social Security Verification, Prior Employment Verification, Motor Vehicle Records, Personal and Professional References, and Criminal History.

Education

• B.S. Degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Professional Engineer Registry preferred.

Compensation

The salary range for an Associate Project Manager in Salinas, CA is $84,877.88 to $138,973.96.

The above salary range represents MGE Underground, Inc.’s competitive compensation at the time of this job post. Pay within this range will be determined based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, skills/abilities, and applicable knowledge.

Benefits

MGE Underground, Inc. offers diverse and competitive health plan options for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. MGE also offers a 401(k) plan that allows our employees to save for their future through pre-tax or Roth 401(k) deferrals. We support a work-life balance and offer vacation accrual for non-exempt employees and a flex-time vacation policy for exempt employees. Lastly, we have 9 paid company holidays for our full-time employees.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, employees must be able to regularly sit or stand, movement to include, but not limited to, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs and ladders up to 12” feet, reaching above/below shoulder, crouching, carrying, pushing, and pulling a maximum of 40 pounds.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

MGE Underground, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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