Civil Utility Project Manager

Lkjordan; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel between job sites

Field presence on active sites

Job summary

LK Jordan is seeking an experienced Civil Utility Project Manager to lead sitework and underground utility construction projects in the North West Houston area. The role balances office planning with field leadership across water, sewer, storm, and fire line installations.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and multi-site activities, interpreting civil drawings and specifications while coordinating with field crews, engineers, and inspectors to ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing civil/sitework or utility projects.
• Hands-on experience with wet utilities (water, sanitary sewer, storm drain, fire lines).
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and profiles.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with MS Project and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil/sitework projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Review and interpret civil drawings, utility plans, profiles, and specifications.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, engineers, and inspectors.
• Oversee utility installation including water, sewer, storm, and fire systems.
• Track material procurement, deliveries, and vendor coordination.
• Lead project meetings and maintain communication with stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Ensure safety standards compliance including trenching and excavation.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and final project closeout.

Skills

Project management

Reading drawings

Budgeting

MS Project

Excel

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Location: North West Houston, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

LK Jordan is seeking an experienced Civil Utility Project Manager to lead sitework and underground utility construction projects. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of civil projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, coordination, and execution of utility scopes. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing wet utility systems (water, sanitary sewer, storm drain, and fire lines) and be able to interpret civil drawings, utility plans, profiles, and specifications to drive project success. This position involves a balanced mix of office responsibilities and field presence, supporting multiple active job sites. Responsibilities include coordinating with field crews and subcontractors, overseeing project activities, resolving field issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Travel between job sites may be required based on project needs. The ideal candidate must be able to step in with minimal ramp-up, take ownership of projects, and contribute immediately in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil/sitework projects from preconstruction through completion
• Review and interpret civil drawings, utility plans, profiles, and specifications
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and cost forecasts
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, engineers, and inspectors
• Oversee utility installation including water, sewer, storm, and fire systems
• Track material procurement, deliveries, and vendor coordination
• Lead project meetings and maintain communication with stakeholders
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Ensure compliance with safety standards including trenching and excavation
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and final project closeout

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing civil/sitework or utility projects
• Hands-on experience with wet utilities (water, sanitary sewer, storm drain, fire lines)
• Strong ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with MS Project and Excel
• Knowledge of grading, surveying, and utility installation processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ground-up commercial, industrial, or development projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Certifications such as OSHA 30, Confined Space, or Trenching/Excavation

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to solve problems quickly in a high-pressure environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective communicator across field teams, engineers, and owners
• Someone who can take ownership and run projects independently