Project Manager – Pipeline Division (Central) Illinois

HYLAN; University Park, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HYLAN is seeking a skilled Project Manager to coordinate and oversee construction projects, ensuring safety and adherence to client documents and quality requirements. The role demands mission orientation, organization, and strong leadership.

You will interface with clients, manage budgets, and supervise on-site teams to deliver projects on time and within spec. The ideal candidate has 5+ years PM experience in underground utility construction, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in underground utility construction markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or relevant discipline.
• PMP Certification strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to build strong client relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Outlook/Word/Excel); estimating and scheduling software skills preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines.
• Familiar with working in a unionized labor environment.
• Ability to take initiative, work well under pressure, and work independently or under executive direction.

Responsibilities

• Interface with the client and represent Hylan in all correspondence and meetings.
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of all contract documents.
• Organise and plan the execution of the physical work.
• Develop project schedules and direct its planning and execution.
• Communicate and coordinate schedules and plan accordingly with subcontractors and vendors.
• Recognise on-site activities which may impede project progress or jeopardise compliance.
• Prepare and provide related informational documents to clients or responsible parties and implement corrective measures.
• Maintain strict control of the project budget and report monthly on progress and profitability.
• Write subcontracts and purchase orders for field purchases and contracts.
• Supervise the project activities of on-site superintendents, craft and staff.
• Promote goodwill with clients to facilitate construction activities and future repeat business.

Skills

PM experience

Communication

Organization

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Initiative under pressure

Independence

Union environment familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Estimating software

Scheduling software

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the execution of construction projects safely and in compliance with the client’s documents and quality requirements. The Project Manager will be mission oriented, goal driven, highly organized and detail oriented. S/he will possess strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, and exercise good judgment and decision making skills.

Duties and responsibilities

• Interface with the client and represent Hylan in all correspondence and meetings
• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of all contract documents
• Develop and analyze preliminary project documentation
• Organise and plan the execution of the physical work
• Develop project schedules and direct its planning and execution
• Communicate and coordinate schedules and plan accordingly with subcontractors and vendors
• Recognise on-site activities which may impede project progress or jeopardise compliance to project/contract requirements
• Prepare and provide related informational documents to the clients or other responsible parties and implement corrective measures
• Maintain strict control of the project budget for each work activity
• Report monthly on the progress and current profitability of the project
• Write subcontracts and purchase orders for field generated purchases and contracts
• Supervise the project activities of the on-site superintendents, craft and staff
• Promote goodwill with clients to facilitate construction activities and future repeat business
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in the underground utility construction markets, including gas/liquid pipeline/distribution construction, underground electrical/civil, telecommunications, sewer/water and fiber/electrical conduit work
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or relevant discipline
• PMP Certification strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy of information
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel; estimating and scheduling software skills preferred
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines with efficiency and accuracy
• Must be familiar with working in a unionized labor environment
• Ability to take initiative, work well under pressure, and work independently or under executive direction