Project Manager - Underground Utilities

S.J. Louis Construction, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Per diem for travel

Job summary

S.J. Louis Construction, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Project Manager to oversee underground utilities from conception to completion. You will drive safety, schedule, and budget while coordinating with customers, engineers, and subcontractors.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in heavy civil underground utilities, a related college degree preferred, and a willingness to travel up to 30% with overnight stays. Strong communication and computer skills (Excel/Word/Outlook) are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in heavy civil underground utilities construction.
• Estimating background helpful for project costs and proposals.
• College degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record and travel ~30% with overnight stays.
• Excellent communication skills and computer proficiency (Excel/Word/Outlook) are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee underground utilities projects from conception to completion.
• Manage project budgets and scope of work plans.
• Perform site visits, review specs and drawings, and secure permits.
• Coordinate pre-construction meetings and communicate with customers, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure safety, contract compliance, and timely project delivery.

Skills

Communication

Computer proficiency

Driving license

Travel 30%+

Estimating

Problem solving

Education

Construction Management or Engineering degree preferred

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.

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.

Key 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.
• Computer proficiency
• including use of Excel
• Word & Outlook.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% with overnight stays.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• All company travel is paid by the company and includes a daily per diem when required to be gone overnight.

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