Project Manager, Construction Manager​/ Foreman, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Project Manager – Utility Construction

This Project Manager role oversees utility construction projects across the Pacific Northwest, managing all phases from project award through closeout. You will lead planning, budgeting, scheduling, client and stakeholder communication, subcontractor coordination, risk management, and project reporting. The position focuses on electrical and heavy civil infrastructure, including utility, transmission and distribution, underground power, substations, renewable energy, and other power delivery projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in line with customer expectations.

• Lead utility construction projects from initial award through successful closeout, ensuring all contractual and performance objectives are met.
• Develop comprehensive project work plans, including detailed schedules, budgets, procurement strategies, and staffing plans.
• Conduct project kickoff meetings and establish clear project execution strategies and communication protocols.
• Monitor project performance against schedule, budget, and contract requirements, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identify project risks early and develop and execute mitigation strategies to protect project objectives.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, General Foremen, and field teams to ensure efficient and safe project execution.
• Develop, manage, and regularly update project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Review project financial performance and take proactive steps to address variances in cost, schedule, or productivity.
• Manage change orders, contract modifications, and claims, ensuring proper documentation and timely resolution.
• Track project productivity and profitability and prepare monthly project status reports and financial updates for leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for utility clients, consultants, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with utility owners, project partners, and key stakeholders to support repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Participate in client meetings, progress reviews, and executive-level project updates, representing the project's status and needs clearly and professionally.
• Ensure customer expectations are understood, communicated to the team, and met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and interpret contracts, specifications, drawings, and project requirements to guide project planning and execution.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, permitting requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Manage subcontractor agreements and vendor performance, including scope, schedule, quality, and safety expectations.
• Oversee project documentation, record keeping, and reporting requirements to maintain accurate and complete project files.
• Promote a strong safety culture and actively support company safety initiatives on all projects.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with OSHA, utility, and company safety requirements and policies.
• Support quality control and quality assurance efforts throughout project execution to meet or exceed project specifications.
• Partner with field leadership to address safety, quality, and operational concerns in a timely and collaborative manner.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to plan labor, equipment, and material requirements for upcoming and active projects.
• Coordinate procurement activities to ensure materials, equipment, and services are available to meet project schedules.
• Work closely with engineering, estimating, and preconstruction teams during project transitions, from pursuit and bid through construction and closeout.

• 5+ years of project management experience supporting electrical, utility, heavy civil, power delivery, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction project scope, technical requirements, and field operations.
• Strong understanding of utility construction practices, project controls, and contract administration processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, for…