Field Project Manager​/Underground Utility Specialist

Field Project Manager/ Underground Utility Specialist

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United States - Vancouver, WA

Reporting To: Josh Stewart

Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 / year

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/ Underground Utility Specialist
.

The Field Project Manager / Underground Utility Specialist is responsible for overseeing the daily field execution, utility coordination, vendor oversight, and operational management of assigned construction projects. This role ensures that field crews, subcontractors, and utility providers are properly coordinated, compliant, productive, and aligned with client requirements, utility standards, municipal regulations, and company policies.

Serving as the on-site operational leader and primary point of contact for utility coordination, this position bridges field teams, utility owners, vendors, management, and external stakeholders to identify and resolve utility conflicts, coordinate utility relocations and service connections, and ensure utility work is integrated seamlessly with project schedules. The Field Project Manager / Utility Specialist is responsible for delivering projects safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.

• 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.

• Coordinate with utility owners and providers.
• Review utility plans and identify potential conflicts.
• Schedule utility relocations and service connections.
• Obtain utility permits and approvals.
• Ensure utility work aligns with construction schedules.
• Resolve issues involving existing underground or overhead utilities.
• Provide technical guidance on utility infrastructure.

• 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.