Heavy Civil​/Underground Utilities Project Manager

Overview

Kuesel is a growing heavy civil contractor specializing in site development, mass excavation, underground utilities, soil stabilization, plumbing, and public infrastructure projects throughout the St. Louis region. We are seeking an experienced Site Utility Project Manager to oversee water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and site development projects from award through closeout.

Position Summary

The Site Utility Project Manager is responsible for the overall financial, operational, and administrative success of underground utility and site development projects. This individual will work closely with superintendents, foremen, estimators, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and owners to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Project Management:
  Manage multiple site utility and heavy civil projects simultaneously.
• Contract Review:
  Review contracts, plans, specifications, and bid documents.
• Planning:
  Develop project schedules and manpower plans.
• Procurement:
  Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Kicking off projects:
  Lead project kickoff meetings.
• Monitoring:
  Monitor project budgets, production rates, and profitability.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify risks and develop mitigation plans.

• Track job costs and production against budget.
• Review daily reports, quantities installed, and cost reports.
• Prepare monthly cost projections and job forecasts.
• Manage change orders and extra work documentation.
• Approve vendor invoices and subcontractor pay applications.
• Assist accounting with project billing and collections.
• Maximize project profitability while maintaining client satisfaction.

• Support superintendents and foremen with project execution.
• Coordinate utility installation activities including:

• Water mains
• Storm sewer systems
• Sanitary sewer systems
• Force mains
• Lift stations
• Site grading and earthwork
• Conduct regular site visits.
• Resolve field issues and conflicts.
• Ensure quality control standards are maintained.

• Serve as primary point of contact for owners, engineers, and municipalities.
• Attend project meetings and progress updates.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Coordinate inspections and utility acceptance processes.
• Ensure timely project closeout documentation.

• Promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Coordinate utility locates and permitting requirements.
• Monitor environmental and regulatory compliance.

• 5+ years of project management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience managing underground utility projects.
• Strong understanding of:
• Water distribution systems
• Sanitary sewer systems
• Storm sewer systems
• Earthwork operations
• Site development
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Job, Heavy Bid, AGTEK, and Sage 100 Contractor preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance bonus opportunities.
• Company truck and fuel card.
• Company-paid technology package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Long-term career advancement with a growing organization.

• Family-owned company with strong values.
• Diverse portfolio of public and private projects.
• Modern GPS machine control and surveying technology.
• Strong backlog and continued growth.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on company success.

If you are looking to lead impactful underground utility projects throughout the St. Louis region, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Kuesel team at