Heavy Civil Project Manager - Underground Utilities

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Fairfax (VA); In loco; USD 85.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Vehicle or car allowance

Company-covered travel, lodging, and 1

Health/dental/vision insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC. is seeking a Heavy Civil Project Manager for underground utilities, based in Fairfax, VA, with nationwide travel. Compensation ranges from $85,000 to $130,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility.

The role combines hands-on project leadership with time at the corporate office. Expect to travel approximately three out of four weeks each month, with company-covered travel, lodging, and per diem.

Competenze

• At least two years of experience in heavy civil underground utility construction; project management experience preferred.
• Experience with water or sewer construction; understanding of field operations, scheduling, cost control, and contract administration.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• An estimating background is helpful.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel nationwide on the described schedule.

Mansioni

• Manage underground utility, water, and sewer projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Promote a strong safety culture through site visits, planning, and coordination with field leadership.
• Develop project budgets, scopes of work, schedules, and execution plans.
• Review drawings, specifications, permits, and contract requirements; identify and resolve project issues.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, superintendents, crews, and subcontractors, providing clear project updates.
• Lead preconstruction meetings, manage subcontractor schedules, review invoices, and track costs and changes.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and monitor progress against budget and schedule.
• Use HCSS, HeavyJob, Vista View, Bluebeam, P6, and Microsoft Project to support daily project management.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Formazione

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Strumenti

HCSS

HeavyJob

Vista View

Bluebeam

P6

Microsoft Project

Descrizione del lavoro

Heavy Civil Project Manager — Underground Utilities

Location: Fairfax, VA & Other Nationwide projects | Travel required
Compensation: $85,000–$130,000 annually, based on experience, plus bonus eligibility

We are recruiting a Project Manager for a heavy civil contractor specializing in underground utilities, water, and sewer construction. The company serves clients nationwide, with projects typically lasting one to three years.

This role combines hands-on project leadership with time at the corporate office. Expect to travel approximately three out of four weeks each month, including overnight stays as project needs require. The company covers business travel, lodging, and per diem.

What you’ll do

• Manage underground utility, water, and sewer projects from preconstruction through closeout.

• Promote a strong safety culture through site visits, planning, and coordination with field leadership.

• Develop project budgets, scopes of work, schedules, and execution plans.

• Review drawings, specifications, permits, and contract requirements; identify and resolve project issues.

• Coordinate with customers, engineers, superintendents, crews, and subcontractors, providing clear project updates.

• Lead preconstruction meetings, manage subcontractor schedules, review invoices, and track costs and changes.

• Maintain accurate project documentation and monitor progress against budget and schedule.

• Use HCSS, HeavyJob, Vista View, Bluebeam, P6, and Microsoft Project to support daily project management.

What we’re looking for

• At least two years of experience in heavy civil underground utility construction; project management experience is preferred.

• Experience with water or sewer construction and an understanding of field operations, scheduling, cost control, and contract administration.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• An estimating background is helpful.

• A degree in Construction Management or Engineering is preferred.

• Proficiency with common office software, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel nationwide on the schedule described above.

Compensation and benefits

The company offers a competitive salary, annual bonus eligibility, a vehicle and/or car allowance, and company-covered travel, lodging, and per diem. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) match, paid time off, and health savings and flexible spending account options.

If you’re ready to lead complex underground utility projects and work closely with both field and office teams, we welcome a confidential conversation.