Project Manager - Underground Utilities

S.J. Louis Construction, Inc.; Rockville (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; 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

Daily per diem for overnight travel

Job summary

S.J. Louis Construction, Inc. in Rockville, MN is seeking a Full-Time Project Manager for Underground Utilities to lead projects from conception to completion, emphasizing safety and quality.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, permits, and coordination with customers, engineers, and subcontractors, with about 30% travel and overnight stays. A college degree in CM or Engineering is preferred, plus 2 years of underground utilities experience and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of heavy civil underground utilities construction experience.
• Preferred college degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• Estimating background helpful.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record; travel ~30% with overnight stays.
• Excellent communication skills with customers, engineers, subcontractors, and the construction team.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook for project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project budgets and scope of work from conception to completion.
• Conduct site visits, review specs and drawings, and secure necessary permits; troubleshoot issues.
• Provide status updates and coordinate pre-construction meetings with stakeholders.
• Manage subcontractors' schedules and approve invoices.
• Maintain schedules, budgets, and documentation to ensure on-time delivery and safety.

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.

• 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.

• 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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