Lead Underground Utility Construction Project Manager

Job Juncture; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale underground utility construction projects, including water, sewer, storm drain, gas, and dry utility installations. This full-time role covers the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality.

Candidates should have 5+ years of civil, structural, or architectural large-project management, strong leadership and client-relations skills, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural/architectural field or equivalent.
• 5+ years of project management experience on civil/underground/large-scale projects.
• Proven track record delivering projects valued at $5M+.
• Strong scheduling, cost control, and means/methods understanding.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with project-management software (Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore).
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting and billing experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client-relationship skills.
• Ability to read civil/structural/architectural plans and specs.
• Proficient in MS Office; valid driver's license and travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Provide full oversight of underground utility construction projects from planning through completion.
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and resource plans.
• Lead project teams including superintendents, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Serve as primary client contact; maintain relationships through project lifecycle.
• Review and approve contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and proposals.
• Oversee project buy-out, procurement, and vendor management.
• Monitor safety, quality, and regulatory compliance across sites.
• Track financials: billings, cost reporting and profitability analysis.
• Identify and resolve risks, conflicts, and constructability issues proactively.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, and change orders with proper approvals.
• Collaborate with design teams, surveyors, and locators for accurate execution.
• Lead project meetings and report progress to clients and executives.
• Mentor project engineers, APMs, and field staff; support business development.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Structural Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Juncture is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale underground utility construction projects, including water, sewer, storm drain, gas, and dry utility installations. This full-time role covers the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality.

Candidates should have 5+ years of civil, structural, or architectural large-project management, strong leadership and client-relations skills, and proficiency in