Project Manager – Underground Electrical & Utilities - $125,000 - Tampa

Allegiance Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegiance Group in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced Project Manager for underground electrical and utilities construction. You will lead projects from award to closeout, coordinating clients, engineers and field teams while controlling costs, schedule and delivery.

You will oversee duct banks, conduits, manholes, directional drilling, and site lighting, with focus on safety and quality, managing budgets, procurement and change orders across commercial, healthcare, industrial and utility sectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Background in underground electrical, dry utilities, civil infrastructure or related construction.
• Experience with duct banks, conduit systems, directional drilling or site electrical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of budgets, scheduling, contracts and change management.
• Confidence working closely with field teams and managing client expectations.
• The ability to oversee multiple projects, identify risks early and make practical decisions.
• A construction-related degree is preferred, although relevant practical experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, schedules, procurement and financial performance.
• Coordinate Superintendents, field crews and subcontractors, ensuring labour, equipment and materials are available when needed.
• Oversee underground electrical and utility installations, anticipating site constraints and resolving coordination issues.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs and submittals to clarify scope and keep work progressing.
• Manage change orders, billing, cost forecasting and contract documentation.
• Maintain clear communication with customers, engineers and project partners.
• Support safe working practices around existing utilities, excavation activities and underground installations.
• Drive quality, punch-list completion and organised project handovers.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Client relationship management

Risk management

Coordination with field teams

Education

Construction-related degree

Job description

Project Manager - Underground Electrical & Utilities

Tampa, FL

Take ownership of the infrastructure that keeps major developments connected.

Allegiance Group is partnering with an established underground electrical and utility contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager for its Tampa team.

The business specialises in underground electrical and telecommunications infrastructure, supporting projects across commercial, healthcare, industrial, higher education, multifamily and utility markets.

You'll oversee packages covering duct banks, underground conduit, manholes, directional drilling, cable pulling and site lighting. With specialist equipment, experienced field teams and a strong emphasis on safety, this is an opportunity to manage technically varied work with a contractor that understands its craft.

As a Project Manager you will take projects from contract award through closeout, You'll connect clients, engineers and field teams while keeping a firm grip on costs, programme and delivery.

• Manage project budgets, schedules, procurement and financial performance.
• Coordinate Superintendents, field crews and subcontractors, ensuring labour, equipment and materials are available when needed.
• Oversee underground electrical and utility installations, anticipating site constraints and resolving coordination issues.
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs and submittals to clarify scope and keep work progressing.
• Manage change orders, billing, cost forecasting and contract documentation.
• Maintain clear communication with customers, engineers and project partners.
• Support safe working practices around existing utilities, excavation activities and underground installations.
• Drive quality, punch-list completion and organised project handovers.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• A background in underground electrical, dry utilities, civil infrastructure or related construction.
• Experience with duct banks, conduit systems, directional drilling or site electrical infrastructure would be particularly valuable.
• Strong understanding of budgets, scheduling, contracts and change management.
• Confidence working closely with field teams and managing client expectations.
• The ability to oversee multiple projects, identify risks early and make practical decisions.
• A construction-related degree is preferred, although relevant practical experience will also be considered.