Project Manager - Underground Utilities

gpac; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee water, wastewater, sewer, and underground infrastructure projects in the Indianapolis market. The role requires balancing operational execution with financial oversight across multiple projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, proficiency with Excel and PM software, and familiarity with Primavera/P6.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction/project management experience.
• Water/wastewater or underground utility construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing municipal underground infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of water, sanitary sewer, excavation, trenching, and underground construction.
• Experience with project budgets, forecasting, cost accounting, and P&L management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating field operations and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with Excel and construction/project management software; Primavera/P6 a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple underground utility and water/wastewater projects simultaneously.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Manage projects from preconstruction and estimating through completion and closeout.
• Coordinate with field crews, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, municipalities, and project stakeholders.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project requirements.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, billings, and project documentation.
• Track job costs, labor, equipment, production, and overall project profitability.
• Conduct project meetings with operations and subcontractors.
• Perform site visits to monitor production, quality, and safety.
• Manage owner and subcontractor contracts.
• Assist with estimating, site surveys, and project planning.
• Maintain accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and project P&L.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Underground utilities

Budgets & P&L

Scheduling & forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Primavera/P6

Microsoft Excel

PM software

Job description

A well-established underground utility contractor in the Indianapolis market is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee water, wastewater, sewer, and underground infrastructure projects.

This is an opportunity for a proven Project Manager who understands both the operational and financial sides of heavy civil construction and can successfully manage multiple projects from preconstruction through final closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple underground utility and water/wastewater projects simultaneously
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Manage projects from preconstruction and estimating through completion and closeout
• Coordinate with field crews, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, municipalities, and project stakeholders
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project requirements
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, billings, and project documentation
• Track job costs, labor, equipment, production, and overall project profitability
• Conduct project meetings with operations and subcontractors
• Perform site visits to monitor production, quality, and safety
• Manage owner and subcontractor contracts
• Assist with estimating, site surveys, and project planning
• Maintain accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and project P&L
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction/project management experience
• Water/wastewater or underground utility construction experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing municipal underground infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of water, sanitary sewer, excavation, trenching, and underground construction
• Experience with project budgets, forecasting, cost accounting, and P&L management
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contracts
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience coordinating field operations and subcontractors
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and construction/project management software
• Primavera/P6 experience is a plus

What's Offered

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistanceLong-term career growth with an established underground utility contractor

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.