Project Manager - Underground Utilities

S.J. Louis Companies; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA

FSA

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Per Diem Travel

Job summary

S.J. Louis Companies is seeking a Full-Time Project Manager for Underground Utilities to lead safety‑driven, high-performance teams on complex civil projects.

You will manage budgets, scopes, and schedules from conception through completion, coordinating with customers, engineers, and subcontractors to deliver quality results. Travel up to 30% with overnight stays is required; a college degree in Construction Management or Engineering is preferred, along with 2 years of underground utilities

Qualifications

• College degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in heavy civil underground utilities construction.
• Estimating background helpful.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word & Outlook for project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of budgets and scope of work plans; ensure safety and quality.
• Perform site visits, review specs and drawings; secure permits.
• Coordinate pre-construction meetings and provide status updates.
• Manage subcontractors' schedules and approve invoices.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Join S.J. Louis as a Full-Time Project Manager overseeing Underground Utilities! Thrive in a dynamic environment where problem‑solving and innovation are encouraged.

Take charge of projects from conception to completion, ensuring excellence in delivery. Your expertise will drive success and safety in every project, making a real impact with each achievement.

Ready to lead high-performance teams and elevate your career in construction management? Apply now to be a part of our energetic and professional team! You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, and all company travel is paid by the company and includes a daily per diem when required to be gone overnight.

Your day as a Project Manager - Underground Utilities

As a Project Manager at S.J. Louis, you will play a vital role in ensuring a high level of safety on jobsites while overseeing the development of project budgets and scope of work plans. By performing site visits, reviewing specs and drawings, and securing necessary permits, you will troubleshoot areas of concern on existing projects. Effective communication with customers, engineers, subcontractors, and the construction team will be key in providing complete status updates and coordinating pre‑construction meetings.

Your attention to detail will ensure compliance with contract requirements and the timely completion of work, as you manage subcontractors' schedules and approve invoices.

By maintaining project schedules, budgets, and documentation, you will contribute to the successful execution of each project, all while upholding our commitment to excellence and safety.

What matters most

To excel as a Project Manager at S.J. Louis, candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years' experience in heavy civil underground utilities construction, along with a preferred college degree in Construction Management or Engineering. An estimating background would be beneficial for this role. Additionally, a valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record is required for travel purposes, as the position involves approximately 30% travel with overnight stays.

Exceptional communication skills are essential for regular interactions with customers, engineers, subcontractors, and the construction team. Proficiency in computer tools such as Excel, Word, and Outlook is necessary for effective project management. If you are a problem solver with a passion for innovation and excellence, ready to contribute to a safety‑focused team in Rockville, MN, apply now for this exciting opportunity!

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• College degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in heavy civil underground utilities construction.
• Estimating background helpful.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer proficiency including use of Excel, Word & Outlook.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% with overnight stays.

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