Project Manager - Underground Utilities

S.J. Louis Companies; Rockville (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Travel paid by company with per diem

Job summary

S.J. Louis Companies is seeking a Full-Time Project Manager to oversee Underground Utilities in Rockville, MN. You will lead projects from conception through completion, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in heavy civil underground utilities construction, a degree in Construction Management or Engineering, and strong communication skills. Travel of ~30% with overnight stays is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in heavy civil underground utilities construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30% with overnight stays.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project budgets, scopes, and schedules.
• Coordinate site visits, review specs, and obtain permits.
• Communicate with customers, engineers, subcontractors, and the construction team.
• Manage subcontractors and approve invoices.
• Maintain safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Budgeting

Excel

Education

College degree in Construction Management or Engineering

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?

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
• 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,

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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