Project Manager (Dry Utilities)

Moss Utilities; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive compensation

Employee ownership

Health benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Moss Utilities in Dallas–Fort Worth seeks an Electrical Project Manager to lead underground electrical infrastructure projects, manage budgets, schedules, procurement, and field coordination. Travel may be required to support project needs.

This ESOP company emphasizes teamwork, safety, and delivering high-quality utility installations across commercial and residential sectors, collaborating with field crews, engineers, inspectors, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience managing underground electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, and cost-control skills.
• Ability to read electrical and civil plans and engineering documents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets, forecast costs, and ensure accurate coding of expenses.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules with the Superintendent and field teams.
• Oversee underground electrical installation activities and ensure safety and code compliance.
• Coordinate required inspections and manage change orders with timely communication.
• Maintain communication with customers, subcontractors, engineers, inspectors, and internal teams.

Skills

Underground electrical infrastructure

Project management

Budgeting and cost control

Scheduling and coordination

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Scheduling tools

Job description

At Moss Utilities, we specialize in underground utilities installations across the DFW Metroplex. Our project experience includes commercial, single-family residential, multi-family residential, and public works infrastructure.

Founded in 2016, Moss Utilities carries forward a family legacy in Dallas-Fort Worth utility construction dating back to the early 1900s. As an employee-owned company (ESOP), every team member has a stake in our shared success and the future we’re building together.

Position Overview

The Project Manager, Electrical

plays a key role in executing Moss Utilities projects with excellence. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering underground electrical infrastructure projects, including duct banks and underground conduit systems, from start to finish. The Project Manager ensures budgets are met, schedules stay on track, materials are procured, subcontractors are coordinated, risks are managed, and all regulatory requirements are satisfied. This role combines field engagement with strong administrative and financial management. Travel, including out-of-town assignments, may be required.

Responsibilities

Project Financials and Reporting

• Monitor job cost financials and prepare projected costs in partnership with the Controller and CFO.
• Review biweekly job cost reports and track cost performance.
• Manage project budgets, forecast costs, and ensure accurate coding of expenses.
• Review and approve invoices to maintain financial accuracy.
• Monitor monthly Key Performance Indicators and provide updates to the Executive Committee.

Planning, Scheduling, and Coordination

• Create and maintain detailed project schedules with the Superintendent.
• Monitor overall work schedules in collaboration with the General Superintendent and COO.
• Ensure materials, including conduit, concrete, reinforcing steel, and electrical utility structures, are purchased, delivered, and staged according to schedule.
• Coordinate underground electrical installation activities with field crews, electrical contractors, and other trades.
• Attend weekly Field Scheduling and Project Management meetings.
• Evaluate project risks and develop mitigation plans.

Project Execution and Compliance

• Oversee underground electrical infrastructure work, including excavation, conduit placement, duct bank installation, concrete encasement, and backfill.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, applicable codes, utility provider requirements, and local regulations.
• Obtain necessary permits, licenses, and approvals from local authorities.
• Conduct routine site visits to assess progress, quality, safety, and crew needs.
• Coordinate required inspections before concrete placement and backfill.
• Manage change orders, track impacts, and communicate adjustments promptly.
• Ensure deadlines, milestones, and customer expectations are consistently met.

Communication and Stakeholder Management

• Maintain clear communication with customers, subcontractors, electrical contractors, engineers, inspectors, utility providers, and internal teams.
• Partner with the Project Coordinator to prepare monthly progress billing.
• Communicate job site issues effectively and proactively with project partners.
• Maintain strong customer relationships through responsiveness and professionalism.
• Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience managing commercial construction projects involving underground electrical infrastructure, including duct banks and conduit systems.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, scheduling, and cost control.
• Knowledge of safety standards, electrical utility installation processes, and municipal regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and civil plans, specifications, and engineering documents.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with field and office teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with project management software, scheduling tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including out-of-town assignments, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing underground electrical infrastructure for data center projects.

What You Get from Working at Moss

• An incredible culture built on our core values.
• Competitive pay and strong benefits.
• Onsite amenities include fitness center, basketball and pickleball courts, and personal training.
• Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.
• Employee ownership, where your hard work directly contributes to the value you build.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, accident, and critical illness plans.
• Multiple health plan options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee ownership through our ESOP program.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace. We participate in E-Verify, and all applicants mustbe legally authorized to work in the United States.