Field Construction Project Manager

Asplundh Engineering Services; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work environment

Weekly vehicle stipend or company vehicle

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Asplundh Engineering Services is hiring a Project Manager in Bellingham, WA to oversee utility infrastructure projects from inception to completion. You will coordinate with multiple stakeholders, develop budgets and schedules, and ensure projects meet regulations and standards.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of project management experience. This position offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits including a vehicle stipend, medical coverage, and 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant project management or utility industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of scheduling, estimating, budgeting, accounting, and finance principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Team Collaboration

Scheduling and Budgeting

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management (preferred)

Job description

Project Manager – Utility Infrastructure Projects

Location: Burlington, WA (Hybrid – Office & Work From Home)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) is seeking a Project Manager to lead utility infrastructure projects from concept through construction. In this role you will manage projects from inception through construction, acting as the key point of contact for customers, engineers, and internal stakeholders while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget.

What You’ll Do

• Manage utility infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, permitting agencies, environmental teams, construction personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and provide project oversight.
• Conduct field visits to gather project information and verify customer requirements.
• Facilitate communication between internal departments and external customers.
• Resolve customer concerns and support successful project outcomes.
• Track project progress and provide status reporting.
• Support emergency response activities when required.
• Ensure compliance with applicable utility standards, regulations, and company procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two years of relevant project management or utility industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Basic understanding of scheduling, estimating, budgeting, accounting, and finance principles.
• Customer‑focused mindset with strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing utility, infrastructure, engineering, or construction projects.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Knowledge of utility planning, procurement, budgeting, and contract administration practices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Weekly vehicle stipend or company vehicle with gas card.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to work on projects that support critical utility infrastructure.

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well‑being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1‑833‑222‑3066.

We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e‑Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

All job offers are subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a background check. Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.