Project Manager; Wet Underground Utilities

Position: Project Manager (Wet Underground Utilities)
As our Project Manager for Underground Wet Utilities, you'll be responsible for:

* Ensuring compliance with field safety regulations and company safety policies by all project personnel.

* Overseeing all phases of underground wet utility construction projects, including water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm drain, and utility infrastructure work.

* Playing a key role in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and resource allocation.

* Managing financial aspects of contracts, including project costs, equipment utilization, subcontractor management, billing, income and expenses, and maintaining strong client relationships.

* Coordinating and managing all correspondence between Owners, Engineers, Contractors, Subcontractors, Utility Agencies, and Municipal Stakeholders.

* Performing regular site visits and monitoring construction progress to ensure project milestones, quality standards, and production goals are achieved.

* Collaborating with Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel to ensure construction activities progress according to established schedules.

* Drafting and submitting budget proposals, cost forecasts, and recommending budget revisions when necessary.

* Negotiating and coordinating internal resources, personnel, equipment, and subcontracted services to support project success.

* Developing and delivering progress reports, project updates, proposals, required documentation, and client presentations.

* Monitoring project performance, identifying risks, analyzing project metrics, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.

* Proactively managing project scope changes, utility conflicts, unforeseen site conditions, and schedule impacts while developing contingency plans in collaboration with assigned Superintendents.

* Managing Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, utility coordination efforts, and contract change orders.

* Reviewing and approving invoices, pay applications, subcontractor payments, and project billings.

* Ensuring all work complies with contract specifications, project requirements, municipal standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

* Representing the Company in project meetings, owner meetings, preconstruction meetings, utility coordination meetings, and public agency discussions.

* Building, developing, and maintaining strong relationships with clients, municipalities, utility providers, engineers, subcontractors, and business partners.

* Supporting successful project delivery through effective leadership, communication, and collaboration.

* Maintaining strict adherence to Company policies, procedures, and operational standards.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

* Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent combination of technical training and relevant construction experience.

* 10+ years of experience in the heavy civil construction industry in positions such as Surveyor, Estimator, Project Engineer, Project Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, or similar roles.

* Experience managing underground wet utility projects including water distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems, storm drain systems, utility relocations, and municipal infrastructure projects.

* Strong understanding of underground utility construction methods, excavation operations, trenching practices, utility coordination, and project execution.

* Knowledge of heavy civil construction field operations, construction sequencing, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and contract administration.

* Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, equipment resources, and self-perform construction crews.

* Proficiency with HCSS Heavy Bid and construction cost management processes.

* Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.

* Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and client communication skills.

* Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel,…