Mears Construction, A Quanta Services Company

At Mears Construction, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing the best value services to our customers in the natural gas and electric industries.  We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources.  As an industry leader over the last 65 years, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality, and our people. 

Project Manager

This is an intermediate project manager position. The Project Manager is responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget. The Project Manager plans and designates project resources, assist in preparing budgets, monitor progress, and keep stakeholders informed the entire way. Typical tasks include project initiation through project closeout, providing upper management with daily/weekly/monthly status reports, forecasting monthly cost and revenue, maintaining a project specific Microsoft Projects/P6 schedule and analyzing project budgets and earned value. The candidate will be working on the project site during the duration of the project.

What Do You Offer Us?

  • Assist with on-boarding new employees (when required)
  • Assist in project office set-up
  • Create and communicate the project plan: safety orientations, training, etc.
  • Develop, maintain and update project documentation
  • Develop and maintain project file system (physical and electronic)
  • Maintain customer contact to obtain project specific requirements
  • Ensure stakeholder notification and buy-in
  • Estimate costs based on provided estimating tools and or work with others to develop budgets
  • Full understanding of the project contract
  • Ensuring Change Orders are documented per the contract
  • Complete project close-out per company policy
  • Accruals tracked weekly/monthly and turned in at the end of every week
  • Scheduling work and crew make ups on MS Project/P6 for internal and external
  • Weekly manager and cost per day reports
  • Review invoices from subcontractors to confirm accuracy and production
  • Work with Accounts Receivable and Billing Department to make sure all revenue is accounted for and accurate
  • Forecasting cost scope schedule resources daily/weekly/monthly
  • End of month explanations for variances to forecast
  • Work with internal support groups (Finance & Accounting, Billing) to set up projects in accounting system

What We Offer You:

  • Paid on-the-job technical and professional training
  • Defined career path for future growth
  • Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits including Retirement Plan

What is Required?

  • AA degree and 2 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.  Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred
  • Basic understanding of Natural Gas Industry standards and practices
  • Ability to interpret field conditions and communicate project requirements
  • Ability to develop and communicate ideas regarding project
  • Ability to apply basic project management concepts, and methodologies
  • Proficient in MS Office Applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project
  • Proficient of financial practices and principles
  • Leading through vision and values
  • Strategic decision making
  • Building partnerships
  • Continuous improvement
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimum supervision
  • Desired: Project Management Certificate from an accredited school or Project Management Institute

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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