Jr. Project Manager - MasTec Utility Services

Company Summary

MasTec Utility 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. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

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. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

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. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are 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.

Job Summary

The Junior Project Manager is responsible for assisting in direction of in-house crews and subcontractors. Also, they will work directly with customers and are involved in bidding and billing projects. This position supports the Project Managers, Construction team, and customers in addition to various personnel in the company.

*** This position is located in San Antonio; Must reside in the local area. 

• Assist in managing and leading internal and external project teams to ensure on-budget and on-schedule delivery.
• Report and communicate to external customer(s) and internal management each day.
• Build processes and teams required to deliver all project requirements.
• Coordinate with the Project Construction Lead for timing, execution, and closeout of individual projects.
• Assist Project Managers with weekly meetings with the client and project team.
• Respond to requests for crews to be sent to projects and direct them on the overall tasks needed to be completed.
• Bid and bill each project once complete.
• Ensure the crew has the correct equipment needed for the project. 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Computer/Tablet proficient.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Great administrative experience in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• 1-2 years of project management experience (including Internships and externships).

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field of study.

• Ability to work in extreme weather (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.).

Preferred

• 3 or more years of construction project experience.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.
• Professional Engineer or Project Management Professional certifications.
• Fundamental knowledge of Primavera P6.
• OSHA 10 certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners.  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.  

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE). 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.