PROJECT MANAGER Pipeline Construction

State Utility Contractors, Inc.; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned (ESOP)

Competitive salary

Health, dental & vision

401(k) with employer match

Career development & mentorship

Growth opportunities

Job summary

State Utility Contractors, Inc. in Monroe, NC is seeking a Project Manager for pipeline construction. The role offers exposure to bidding, preconstruction, and full project delivery within a respected pipeline division supported by experienced mentors.

You will manage estimates, schedules, and coordination with owners, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors to drive successful project outcomes. ESOP ownership and growth opportunities accompany competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• Estimating experience in heavy civil, water/wastewater, or related self-perform construction preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project and Outlook).
• Strong analytical, plan-reading, and takeoff skills with a passion for learning complex water and wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop fundamentals for bidding pipeline projects with the estimating team.
• Develop project strategy, preconstruction planning, and scheduling efforts.
• Prepare purchase orders and subcontracts after confirming with suppliers/subcontractors.
• Coordinate with project Superintendent to ensure manpower, equipment, materials and subcontractors are ready to meet schedule.
• Monitor project cost and track production, providing feedback to management and updating schedules.
• Lead project meetings with owners and engineers and discuss project specifics.
• Grow into leading complete projects from preconstruction to project completion.

Skills

Estimating experience

MS Office

Plan-reading

Takeoffs

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Outlook

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER - Pipeline Construction

State Utility Contractors, Inc. - Monroe, NC

Ready to help shape the future of water infrastructure in the Carolinas? At State Utility Contractors, Inc., we don't just build pipelines, we build careers that last. As a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) heavy civil contractor, every project we deliver strengthens both our communities and our people. When you join SUCI, you're not just accepting a job, you're earning a stake in our success.

Why State Utility?

State Utility Contractors is a top-tier Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build construction firm with a proven legacy of excellence across NC, SC, and VA. With over 40+ years of specialized experience in water and wastewater pipeline and treatment plant construction, we have built a reputation for growth, opportunity, and industry leadership.

We deliver complex pipelines, treatment facility upgrades, expansions, pump stations, and greenfield projects ranging from $100,000 to $100 million, and we are continuing to grow, with a current annual volume of $165M+.

About the Role

We're seeking a driven Pipeline Project Manager who wants to advance their career, gaining hands‑on experience across all disciplines of pipeline construction and estimating fundamentals. You will join a highly respected pipeline division that boasts 90+ years of collective expertise, working side‑by‑side with our team who will mentor your development.

This role is designed for a growth‑minded professional who values career advancement, technical challenge, and direct impact on the work we win.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll be involved in the full project management lifecycle from learning the fundamentals of bidding/pricing work, preconstruction, project construction, and final completion/project turnover to owner.

You will:

• Work with our estimating team to develop fundamentals for bidding pipeline projects. This will include quantity takeoffs, develop pricing, communicating with subcontractors and suppliers to receive project quotes, and assemble detailed estimates for pipelines and pump stations
• Develop project strategy, preconstruction planning, and scheduling efforts
• Communicate with suppliers and subcontractors to develop purchase orders and subcontracts for the project
• Complete all project specific submittal requirements from receipt from suppliers/subcontractors to final owner approval
• Coordinate and communicate with the project Superintendent to ensure all manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, are ready and available when needed to meet project schedule
• Continuously monitor project cost (labor, material, subcontracts, equipment) and track production, provide feedback to management team, update schedules
• Communicate with other team members to remove any obstacles that arise during construction
• Ability to conduct meetings with owners and engineers and discuss project specifics.
• Grow into leading complete projects, ultimately taking ownership of full project from preconstruction to project completion

Every project presents unique technical and logistical challenges, giving you the exposure needed to advance into a top‑tier project manager in the water/wastewater industry.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline
• Estimating experience in heavy civil, water/wastewater, or related self‑perform construction preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project and Outlook)
• Strong analytical, plan‑reading, and takeoff skills with a passion for learning complex water and wastewater systems
• A collaborative mindset with the desire to grow into a lead project manager role

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Employee-Owned – Earn equity in the company through our ESOP
• Competitive Salary + Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Career development, mentorship, and advancement to a lead Project Manager
• Stability and Growth – SUCI is a financially strong, expanding contractor with unlimited/unclassified GC license

Your Career Path with SUCI

This isn't a "plug into a seat and stay in your lane" kind of job. We invest in our people.

State Utility Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.