Field Construction Project Manager

Project Manager – Utility Infrastructure Projects

Looking for your next career move? Join a team where your project management expertise makes a direct impact on powering communities. Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility infrastructure projects from concept through construction. If you enjoy working with customers, engineers, and cross-functional teams while managing schedules, budgets, and project execution, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Location:

Burlington, WA (Hybrid – Office & Work From Home)

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Build Your Career with Asplundh Engineering Services

At Asplundh Engineering Services (AES), we provide innovative engineering, project management, design, procurement, and construction support services to utility and energy clients across North America. Our employees enjoy challenging work, career growth opportunities, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on critical infrastructure projects.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to support residential electric utility projects for a confidential utility client. In this role, you will manage projects from inception through construction, serving as the key point of contact for customers, engineers, and internal stakeholders while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

What You'll Do

• Manage utility infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, permitting agencies, environmental teams, construction personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and provide project oversight.
• Conduct field visits to gather project information and verify customer requirements.
• Facilitate communication between internal departments and external customers.
• Resolve customer concerns and support successful project outcomes.
• Track project progress and provide status reporting.
• Support emergency response activities when required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable utility standards, regulations, and company procedures.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two years of relevant project management or utility industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Basic understanding of scheduling, estimating, budgeting, accounting, and finance principles.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing utility, infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of utility planning, procurement, budgeting, and contract administration practices.

Why Join AES?

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Weekly vehicle stipend or company vehicle with gas card.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to work on projects that support critical utility infrastructure.

If you're ready to take ownership of impactful projects and grow your career with a leading engineering services organization, we'd love to hear from you.