Project Associate Jobs in Austin, TX (NOW HIRING)

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

Associate Project Manager will help support the Overhead Distribution, Underground Distribution, and the Civil Construction team. The APM will assist in the management of multiple projects while providing support to the Project Managers and other key members in the preconstruction phases as well as during the projects. Help coordinate projects and plans, schedules, and track the progress of projects and report their results. 

• Help oversee a construction project from start to finish.
• Manage preconstruction paperwork and engage with all internal and external parties.
• Manage day-to-day project activities including the POD and time sheets.
• Assist in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.
• Work with project manager to ensure understanding of all project activities, schedules and deliverables.
• Help to manage client responsibilities and expectations.
• Work with management to develop the objectives/goals of each member and assign individual responsibilities.
• Ensure that construction activities move according to pre-determined schedule.
• Monitor the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis. 
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability. 

• Ability to multitask and maintain effectiveness with multiple priorities 
• Professional demeanor; remain calm and emotionally controlled under pressure 
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative when required 
• Excellent communication, accounting and organizational skills 
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and Timberline 
• A basic to good understanding of construction means and methods 
• Basic understanding/proficiency with spreadsheets, Email and other software used in the construction industry. 
• Completed OSHA ET&D Training 

Education and/or Work Experience: 

Must have one of the following

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Technology, or Construction Management 
• Construction Management with 1-2 years of experience with a commercial and/or Industrial general contractor; 
• 2+ years of directly related experience with no degree 

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.  

• Ability to multitask and maintain effectiveness with multiple priorities 
• Professional demeanor; remain calm and emotionally controlled under pressure 
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative when required 
• Excellent communication, accounting and organizational skills 
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and Timberline 
• A basic to good understanding of construction means and methods 
• Basic understanding/proficiency with spreadsheets, Email and other software used in the construction industry. 
• Completed OSHA ET&D Training 

Education and/or Work Experience: 

Must have one of the following

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Technology, or Construction Management 
• Construction Management with 1-2 years of experience with a commercial and/or Industrial general contractor; 
• 2+ years of directly related experience with no degree 

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.