Construction Project Manager – Underground Utilities

Vortex Companies; Hudson (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K

Income Protection Insurance

Off the job accident insurance

PTO

Job summary

Vortex Companies is seeking a Project Manager to lead construction projects from award to completion. You will plan, schedule, budget, and allocate resources while coordinating between customers, field teams, subcontractors, and leadership.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years in construction project management, experience with underground utilities or trenchless work, and strong leadership and communication skills. Travel to project sites up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of construction project management experience.
• Experience with underground utilities, trenchless rehabilitation, or heavy civil construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Manage multiple projects from startup through closeout; Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans; Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and project logistics; Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues impacting schedule or budget; Review project contracts, plans, specifications, and change orders; Participate in project meetings, site walks, and customer coordination.
• Financial & Operational Management: Monitor project budgets, job costs, forecasting, and profitability; Review and approve invoices, change orders, and project billing; Track labor, equipment, and material costs; Coordinate with Accounting to ensure accurate project reporting and invoicing.
• Field & Client Support: Serve as the primary point of contact between field crews, customers, subcontractors, and management; Provide leadership and support to Superintendents and field personnel; Conduct jobsite visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety; Build strong customer relationships and address project issues promptly.
• Quality, Safety & Reporting: Promote compliance with company safety policies and OSHA requirements; Ensure projects meet quality standards and contract specifications; Review daily reports, timecards, production logs, and project documentation; Prepare project updates, forecasts, and status reports; Identify opportunities to improve project performance and operational efficiency.
• General Responsibilities: Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; Collaborate effectively with field and office teams; Travel to project sites as needed (up to 50%); Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Resource planning

Reading plans

Safety-focused

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management/Engineering/related field

Tools

NetSuite

Project management software

Job description

Vortex Companies is seeking a Project Manager to lead construction projects from award to completion. You will plan, schedule, budget, and allocate resources while coordinating between customers, field teams, subcontractors, and leadership.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years in construction project management, experience with underground utilities or trenchless work, and strong leadership and communication skills. Travel to project sites up to 50% is required.