Construction Project Manager - Wet Utilities

Hatched Recruitment Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP / Employee ownership

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is seeking a high‑impact Project Manager to lead underground utility construction projects across commercial, residential, and public works in the Dallas area. You will own delivery from pre-construction through closeout, collaborate with field teams and clients, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget are met.

This role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, proactive risk management, and clear stakeholder communication within an ESOP‑owned, growth‑focused culture.

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction projects, ideally within underground utilities or civil infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, cost control, and construction execution.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of utility installation processes and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and leadership skills across field and office teams.
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple underground utility projects from planning through completion
• Build and maintain project schedules in collaboration with field leadership
• Coordinate materials, subcontractors, and resources to ensure efficient execution
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety
• Track project costs, budgets, and forecasts
• Review job cost reports and support financial performance tracking
• Manage change orders and ensure accurate cost control throughout the project lifecycle
• Approve invoices and maintain financial accuracy
• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, permits, and local regulations
• Maintain full project documentation including billing, reporting, and updates
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Maintain strong relationships through proactive communication and problem-solving
• Support progress billing and reporting alongside internal teams

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Build projects that shape communities – while building long-term ownership in your career.

This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact Project Manager role within a fast-growing, employee-owned civil contractor delivering essential underground infrastructure across commercial, residential, and public works projects.

You won’t just be managing jobs—you’ll be taking real ownership of projects and outcomes, with clear visibility into how your performance contributes to company success. With strong leadership support, a collaborative field culture, and an ESOP structure, this role offers a genuine pathway to long-term growth, influence, and financial participation in the business.

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your skills, take on more responsibility, and be part of a company scaling its operations and reputation across DFW—this is it.

The Opportunity

In this role, you’ll take full responsibility for delivering underground utility construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. You’ll work closely with field teams, leadership, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

You’ll gain exposure to a wide variety of project types—commercial, residential, and public infrastructure—while developing both your technical and commercial skillset in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Project Delivery & Coordination

• Manage multiple underground utility projects from planning through completion
• Build and maintain project schedules in collaboration with field leadership
• Coordinate materials, subcontractors, and resources to ensure efficient execution
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety
• Track project costs, budgets, and forecasts
• Review job cost reports and support financial performance tracking
• Manage change orders and ensure accurate cost control throughout the project lifecycle
• Approve invoices and maintain financial accuracy

Risk, Compliance & Execution

• Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, permits, and local regulations
• Maintain full project documentation including billing, reporting, and updates

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Maintain strong relationships through proactive communication and problem-solving
• Support progress billing and reporting alongside internal teams

What They’re Looking For

• Experience managing construction projects, ideally within underground utilities or civil infrastructure
• Strong understanding of scheduling, cost control, and construction execution
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and engineering drawings
• Knowledge of utility installation processes and regulatory requirements
• Strong communication and leadership skills across field and office teams
• Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office

Why This Role Stands Out

This is more than just a Project Manager position—it’s an opportunity to grow your career within a business where your contribution directly impacts both project success and company performance.

You’ll join a company with strong momentum, a supportive and team-driven culture, and a genuine commitment to developing its people. With employee ownership, you’re not just delivering projects—you’re helping build something you have a stake in.

If you’re looking for a role that offers responsibility, progression, and long-term upside in a growing civil construction environment, this is a standout opportunity.