Field Project Manager

Field Project Manager

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States - Fort Wayne, IN

Reporting To: Ronald Crist

At Utilities One
, we are driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to building the future of critical infrastructure. As a trusted turnkey solutions provider across telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center sectors, we deliver high-quality services that connect and empower communities. In addition to our core operations, we offer specialized consulting services that help our clients design, optimize, and execute complex infrastructure projects with confidence and precision.

We believe our greatest strength is our people — a team of dedicated professionals who bring expertise, collaboration, and integrity to everything they do. Join us and become part of a growing organization where your contributions make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for a qualified, local Field Project Manager.

The Field Project Manager is responsible for daily field execution, vendor oversight, and operational coordination of assigned construction projects. This role ensures crews and subcontractors are properly prepared, compliant, productive, and aligned with client, municipal, and company standards.

Serving as the on-site operational leader, this position bridges field teams, vendors, management, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans.

• Review assigned projects for scope, constructability, and sequencing.
• Conduct pre-construction walkouts with vendors and internal teams.
• Verify locate ticket status and ensure valid locates are in place prior to excavation.
• Issue required 48-hour notices.
• Coordinate specialty services as needed (GPR, core drilling, line adjustments, FDOT scheduling, etc.).
• Confirm permits, traffic control requirements (MOT), and jurisdictional approvals are secured before work begins.
• Identify potential field conflicts early and coordinate resolution with engineering and management.

• Meet with foremen/vendors daily to review work plans, expectations, and job sequencing.
• Monitor GPM check-ins and ensure production is accurately entered and updated.
• Ensure vendors and crews:
  • Have required documentation and certifications
  • Are properly equipped for assigned work
  • Follow approved construction methods and specifications
• Verify proper crew assignment based on work type (aerial, underground, boring).
• Enforce approved work-hour restrictions per jurisdiction.
• Confirm crews are working in logical order aligned with locates and permits.
• Coordinate daily MOT needs and communicate requirements to management.

• Conduct ongoing site inspections to verify quality and adherence to plans.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Required drilling practices (potholing, drain sock use, proper depths, DAP procedures, etc.)
  • Underground depth requirements
  • Aerial attachment standards and HOA requirements
  • Safety regulations and PPE compliance
• Perform QA/QC checks on assigned projects.
• Ensure restoration requirements are completed properly.
• Confirm timely completion of assigned production units (“gigs”).

• Serve as the first-line problem solver for field challenges.
• Assist crews in resolving technical issues and unexpected conditions.
• Coordinate map discrepancies and field changes with engineering.
• Investigate and report damages; assist with resolution and documentation.
• Maintain proactive communication when plans require adjustment.
• Escalate critical concerns to OPM or Director when necessary.

• Submit required daily and project reporting including:
  • End-of-shift reports (EOS)
  • Damage reports
  • MOT updates
  • QA/QC documentation
• Keep GPM updated with production, rejections, corrections, and completions.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate and submitted in a timely manner.

• Communicate daily with management, clients, cities, and jurisdictions as required.
• Attend coordination meetings when…