Project Manager Jobs in Lubbock, TX (NOW HIRING)

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. 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 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, will maintain personal accountability and will communicate assertively and constructively. Candidate should be a detail oriented and self-motivated, able to pick up new processes quickly and confident with remote work set-up and communication.  

Major Job Elements:

• 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, work 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 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. 

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Minimum 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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, lifting up to 50 pounds, and, in general, being overall physically demanding. It may also require work in an all-weather environment.

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.

Minimum 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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, lifting up to 50 pounds, and, in general, being overall physically demanding. It may also require work in an all-weather environment.

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.