Project Manager; Wet Underground Utilities Job El Paso area,Texas USA,Construction

Position: Project Manager (Wet Underground Utilities)
Application Instructions

Are you an exceptional Project Manager with experience leading underground wet utility and heavy civil construction projects? We're seeking a driven and results-oriented professional to oversee the successful planning, execution, and delivery of water, sewer, storm drain, and underground utility infrastructure projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, budget management, project accounting and controls, and technical leadership while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

This role oversees all phases of project delivery, including pre-construction planning, cost management, schedule management, contract administration, change order management, risk mitigation, and project closeout. You will work closely with Owners, Engineers, Municipal Agencies, Utility Authorities, Vendors, Subcontractors, Superintendents, Project Estimators, and accounting teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills are essential for success in this role.

Position Description

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.

Position Requirements

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…