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Role Description

The Associate Project Manager assists the Area Manager in support activities for projects/programs within an assigned Region or Division. The ideal candidate understands major business components and implications and will lead by example in an environment that fosters trust and candor, maintain personal accountability, and communicate assertively and constructively. Candidate should be detail-oriented and self-motivated, able to pick up new processes quickly, and confident with remote work set-up and communication. Work will be remote-based, with occasional visits to customer office for updates meetings (1-2 days per month).

• Track basic job status and metrics and manage the flow of assigned projects from start to finish, scheduling jobs and coordinating work with field labor.
• Interact with customers for status updates for complete understanding of their requests, working with internal/external team members to ensure customer's expectations are met.
• Develop timelines and financial forecast plans with team input.
• Facilitate team meetings and provide goal-oriented minutes.
• Provide detailed tracking notes, manage all pertinent project documents, and complete all paperwork related to the project including ordering of materials, permits, invoicing, and billing.
• Acquire technical knowledge needed to understand project scope and consult with supervisor on negotiation strategies and for lessons learned on similar projects.

• Be actively engaged in the running of the overall project life-cycle and provide timely reporting and contract-related documents to management and stakeholders.
• Aid in ensuring that team goals, roles, protocols, and business relationships are consistent with high-performance requirements and congruent with the company's strategy.
• Ensure compliance with the established Project Management Methodology and uphold safety and quality management protocols.
• Make recommendations regarding improvements to process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Some college, technical or advanced education preferred, or equivalent work experience within construction or utility field.
• General office administrative experience, along with fluency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Moderately complex problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently.

Requirements

• This position may require significant time standing or walking on uneven ground.
• Possible climbing of ladders or being in high places.
• Working in tight spaces and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work in an all-weather environment.

Company Description

MasTec Professional Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects.

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive.

• MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company.
• Ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country.
• Certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC).
• Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.