Project Manager - Heavy Civil / Utility / Commercial Civil Construction

3 Forks Services; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

3 Forks Services in Williston, ND is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee heavy civil, utility, and commercial civil construction projects from start to finish. You will lead field teams, coordinate with customers and subcontractors, review plans, manage schedules and budgets, and enforce safety and quality standards to deliver projects on time and within scope.

This role requires strong leadership, proactive problem solving, and excellent communication in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Previous project management experience in heavy civil, utility, commercial civil, or related construction required.
• Strong understanding of civil construction operations, sequencing, and field coordination.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, scopes, and project documents.
• Experience coordinating crews, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and materials.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and project documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil, utility, and commercial civil construction projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and schedules.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and project documents.
• Track project progress, production, costs, change orders, and deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with owners, customers, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Conduct project site visits and coordinate daily or weekly field needs.
• Identify potential issues early and help resolve problems that may affect schedule, budget, safety, or quality.
• Assist with project planning, sequencing, and resource allocation.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including daily updates, project notes, photos, RFIs, change orders, and reports.
• Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, company standards, and customer expectations.
• Promote and enforce jobsite safety, company policies, and quality standards.
• Support estimating, bidding, scheduling, and closeout processes as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Organizational skills

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

HCSS

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

Project Manager – Heavy Civil / Utility / Commercial Civil Construction

3 Forks Services

Location: Williston, ND

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: DOE — Based on Experience ($120,000+)

About 3 Forks Services

3 Forks Services is hiring an experienced and dependable Project Manager to oversee heavy civil, utility, and commercial civil construction projects in the Williston, ND area.

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of projects from start to finish, manage schedules and crews, coordinate with customers and subcontractors, and make sure work is completed safely, efficiently, on time, and to company standards.

The right candidate will be organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment where communication, accountability, and problem-solving matter every day.

Position Overview

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day project operations for heavy civil, underground utility, site development, and commercial civil construction projects.

This position requires strong leadership, field coordination, planning, and communication skills. The Project Manager will work closely with company leadership, field crews, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, engineers, and customers to keep projects moving and ensure successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil, utility, and commercial civil construction projects from start to finish
• Coordinate crews, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, materials, and schedules
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and project documents
• Track project progress, production, costs, change orders, and deadlines
• Communicate regularly with owners, customers, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Conduct project site visits and coordinate daily or weekly field needs
• Identify potential issues early and help resolve problems that may affect schedule, budget, safety, or quality
• Assist with project planning, sequencing, and resource allocation
• Maintain accurate documentation, including daily updates, project notes, photos, RFIs, change orders, and reports
• Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, company standards, and customer expectations
• Promote and enforce jobsite safety, company policies, and quality standards
• Support estimating, bidding, scheduling, and closeout processes as needed

Project Types May Include

• Heavy civil construction
• Underground utilities
• Water, sewer, storm, and drainage systems
• Commercial site development
• Earthwork and grading
• Roadway and access work
• Excavation and backfill
• Utility infrastructure
• Concrete, aggregate, and general civil scopes

Qualifications

• Previous project management experience in heavy civil, utility, commercial civil, or related construction required
• Strong understanding of civil construction operations, sequencing, and field coordination
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, scopes, and project documents
• Experience coordinating crews, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and materials
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and project documentation preferred

Basic Computer Skills Required

• Experience with construction software, scheduling tools, Bluebeam, Procore, HCSS, Microsoft Project, Excel, or similar programs is a plus
• Valid driver's license required
• Must be dependable, professional, safety-minded, and able to work independently

Ideal Candidate

Has real-world civil construction experience

Takes ownership and follows through

Can lead field teams and coordinate moving parts

Communicates clearly with crews, customers, inspectors, and leadership

Understands the importance of safety, production, quality, and schedule

Can solve problems quickly and professionally

Is comfortable working in the Williston, ND area and surrounding job sites

Wants to grow with a company that values hard work and accountability