Project Manager – Earthwork & Utilities

NW Recruiting Partners; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Medical, Dental, and Vision

Job summary

NW Recruiting Partners is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a leading civil construction contractor in Seattle. You will lead earthwork and utility projects from award to closeout, ensuring on-schedule delivery and budget adherence while exceeding client expectations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in civil construction, strong budgeting skills, and the ability to coordinate field operations and subcontractor bids.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing earthwork and utility construction projects.
• Strong understanding of civil construction budgeting and cost controls.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communicator with strong leadership and coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with HCSS (HeavyBid/HeavyJob) and Vista Viewpoint preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage earthwork and utility projects from post-award handoff through final closeout.
• Review and negotiate contract scopes, ensuring clarity and alignment with project objectives.
• Establish project budgets and coordinate cost tracking with accounting.
• Monitor project financials and control costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Solicit, evaluate, and award subcontractor bids as required.
• Procure project materials.
• Review and approve daily reports and timecards for accuracy and productivity.
• Coordinate field operations and address scope changes or site conditions.
• Prepare pricing for scope changes and submit change order requests.
• Submit client billings in accordance with contractual formats and deadlines.
• Track receivables and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Lead pre-construction, progress, and closeout meetings.
• Utilize construction management and reporting software to track performance.

Skills

Earthwork management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Multi-project management

Contract negotiation

Progress reporting

Tools

Microsoft Office

HCSS HeavyBid

HCSS HeavyJob

Vista Viewpoint

Job description

Our client, a leading civil construction contractor, delivers high-quality commercial and residential site development projects, specializing in earthwork and utilities. They’re looking for a Project Manager to take charge of projects from award to completion, ensuring work is on schedule, within budget, and exceeds client expectations.

The ideal candidate is an experienced project manager who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys working closely with field teams, and takes full ownership of project outcomes. If you have a proven track record in civil construction and a passion for delivering results, this is the role for you.

• Manage earthwork and utility projects from post-award handoff through final closeout.
• Review and negotiate contract scopes, ensuring clarity and alignment with project objectives.
• Establish project budgets and coordinate cost tracking with accounting.
• Monitor project financials and control costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Solicit, evaluate, and award subcontractor bids as required.
• Procure project materials.
• Review and approve daily reports and timecards for accuracy and productivity.
• Coordinate field operations and address scope changes or site conditions.
• Prepare pricing for scope changes and submit change order requests.
• Submit client billings in accordance with contractual formats and deadlines.
• Track receivables and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Lead pre-construction, progress, and closeout meetings.
• Utilize construction management and reporting software to track performance.

Project Manager Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience managing earthwork and utility construction projects.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methods, budgeting, and cost controls.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communicator with strong leadership and coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with HCSS (HeavyBid/HeavyJob) and Vista Viewpoint preferred.

Company Benefits:

• 100% Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees