Project Manager, Operations Manager

Overview

The Project Manager leads underground utility and road building projects from award through closeout, delivering safe, high-quality work on schedule and within budget. This role manages multiple projects at a time - typically $100K to $5M - across municipal and private clients, coordinating field operations, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders. Hands-on familiarity with GPS equipment workflows and AGTEK is required.

• Project Planning & Execution
  • Manage multiple underground and roadway projects concurrently, from preconstruction planning through closeout.
  • Develop work plans, sequencing, traffic-control coordination, and phasing to maintain production and minimize disruption.
  • Lead project kickoff meetings, weekly progress meetings, and short-interval planning (2-6 week look-aheads).
  • Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, trucking, and subcontractors to meet production goals.
• Estimating Support, Takeoffs & Modeling (AGTEK / GPS)
  • Use AGTEK for takeoffs, quantity tracking, revisions, and production analysis (earthwork, base, paving, utilities).
  • Coordinate and validate GPS models/surfaces; support machine control workflows and troubleshoot common field issues.
  • Work with field leadership to ensure GPS equipment is properly set up/calibrated and files are current (points, alignments, surfaces).
  • Verify quantities in the field and reconcile with bid quantities and cost codes.
• Budget, Cost Control & Contract Administration
  • Build and manage budgets, job cost reporting, forecasting, and cash flow for projects ranging from $100K to $5M.
  • Execute buyout, write scopes, manage subcontractor agreements, and track procurement/logs.
  • Manage billing: pay applications, invoices, lien waivers, and client/submittal requirements.
  • Lead change management: identify scope gaps, price changes, submit change orders promptly, and negotiate/track approvals.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation:
    Schedules, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, daily reports, correspondence, and as-builts.
• Field Coordination & Production Support
  • Partner with Superintendents/Foremen to coordinate daily operations and remove roadblocks.
  • Coordinate with municipalities, inspectors, engineers, utility companies, and private owners.
  • Address field items such as locates, dewatering, unsuitable soils, trench safety, haul routes, and public access.
  • Ensure compliance with plans/specs, municipal standards, and approved submittals.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance
  • Promote a Safety First culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies.
  • Ensure safe excavation practices (trench protection/shoring), traffic control requirements, and environmental controls (SWPPP/erosion).
  • Manage QA/QC processes, including testing coordination (compaction, concrete/asphalt), inspections, and punch lists.
• Typical Project Scope
  • Underground utilities: storm, sanitary, water, services, structures, trenching, backfill, restoration.
  • Road building: clearing/grubbing, grading, subgrade, base, curb & gutter, sidewalks, paving, striping and restoration (as applicable).
  • Municipal coordination: permits, lane closures, inspections, public impacts, and scheduling constraints.

• 3+ years of project management experience (or strong APM-to-PM readiness) in heavy civil, underground utilities, and/or road building.
• Proven experience managing projects from $100K to $5M (municipal and/or private).
• Proficiency with AGTEK (takeoffs, quantities, revisions, modeling/earthwork workflows).
• Familiarity with GPS construction equipment workflows (machine control, layout files/surfaces, troubleshooting).
• Strong understanding of civil means/methods, production planning, and job cost control.
• Ability to read and interpret plans/specs; manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work in field conditions and variable weather.

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent field experience.
• Experience with DOT/municipal standards, permitting, and public works coordination.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Excel, and project management/job costing platforms (e.g., Procore, HCSS, Viewpoint, or similar).

• Cost control and forecasting discipline
• Scheduling and look-ahead planning
• Clear communication with municipalities, inspectors, and utilities
• Detail-oriented documentation and change management
• Practical field problem-solving (utilities, grades, production constraints)
• Team leadership and accountability

• Mix of office and field work; regular jobsite visits required.
• PPE required; must be able to walk uneven terrain and work around active construction operations.
• Occasional extended hours based on project phase, weather, and municipal traffic constraints.

• Reports to:
  
  Vice President and Operations Manager.
• Works with:
  Estimators, Superintendents, Foreman, Vendors/Subcontractors.

• Competitive pay based on experience and additional bonus potential.
• 50% of Base…