Senior Project Manager, Utilities
Listed on 2026-07-03
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Site Manager -
Engineering
Civil Engineering, Site Manager
Project Manager
The Project Manager position will provide effective and efficient support to the project's field and office management team and will provide support to all assigned projects or project areas, including direct responsibility for subcontract and material procurement, developing and managing project schedule (in conjunction with the Project Superintendent), developing and managing project budgets and cost controls, assisting with site safety documentation, assisting in verification of quality of work put in place, and facilitating subcontractor and supplier coordination and procurement working in conjunction with the Project Superintendent and Project Engineer.
The position bears the primary responsibility for project success within the JHL team.
Core
Duties / Responsibilities:
- Works with Business Development to market JHL and procure future projects (RFP response assistance, schedule and cost estimating, oral interviews, etc.)
- Works with pre-construction to develop project cost estimates and interface with clients through design development process.
- Develops the working project field budget and maintains all required cost controls.
- Issues all subcontractor commitments and subcontracts with detailed scopes of work.
- Develops and implements the quality control plan for the project and periodically audits the quality control process to ensure adherence to JHL standards.
- Works with PE to develop and maintain current project document control logs – submittals, RFI, ASI, change management, etc.
- Provides management oversight over the Project Engineer, trains the Project Engineer to become a future Project Manager.
- Works with Project Engineer and Superintendent to develop project procurement schedule and help Project Engineer prioritize submittal and procurement needs consistent with project schedule.
- Assists Superintendent in corrective action when schedules are not being met by Subcontractors.
- Maintains a thorough understanding of the contract documents including plans, specifications, addenda, prime contract, etc. and all changes thereto.
- Analyzes and resolves field construction issues with input from Superintendent.
- Develops and maintains project schedule with Scheduler & Superintendent input.
- Maintains thorough understanding of contract documents and subcontracts, inclusive of all change orders during the course of pre-construction and construction.
- Attends OAC meetings and subcontractor coordination meetings and represents the interests of the company in a professional manner.
- Assist with subcontractor pre-construction coordination meetings and documentation.
- Develop and manage completion of punch list with Superintendent.
- Ensure company procedures and standards are maintained.
- Assist with jobsite safety and storm water compliance documentation and policy implementation.
- Maintain thorough understanding of each subcontractor's obligations under their respective subcontract agreements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education / Experience/ Training:
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in the infrastructure construction industry as a Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, or Superintendent.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent plan reading and specification interpretation skills.
- Proficient at the following software systems
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Digital Takeoff Software
- Bid Solicitation Software
- Bluebeam
- Be a champion of JHL's vision, purpose, values, brand promise, and overall brand.
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective organization skills
- Demonstrates resilience in challenging situations.
- Prioritizes safety.
- Shows adaptability to changing circumstances.
- Engages in interactive communication.
- Proficient in project management.
- Capable problem solver.
Physical Requirements:
JOBSITE TRAILER/ OFFICE % of Work Time
Must have the ability to remain in a seated position. 90%
Must have the ability to speak, write and comprehend English language. 100%
Must have the ability to lift office products and supplies, up to 20 lbs. 20%
Must have the ability to hear clearly. 100%
Must have the ability to stoop, kneel, bend and reach. 10%
Must have dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse. 100%
FIELD % of Work Time
Must have the ability to remain in a standing or kneeling position. 20%
Must have the ability to speak, write and comprehend English language. 50%
Must have the ability to lift tools and supplies, up to 50 lbs. 40%
Must have the ability to hear clearly. 100%
Must have the ability to stoop, kneel, bend and reach. 20%
Must have dexterity to utilize and manipulate tools and materials. 100%
Must have clear vision, or wear glasses/contacts if vision is obscured 100%
TOTAL COMPENSATION:
Annual Bonus Eligible for participation
Overtime No
Paid Time Off Yes
401(k) Yes
Health Insurance Yes
Short Term…
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