Project Manager (Underground Utilities)

Jobot; St. Augusta (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Travel opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Project Manager for Underground Utilities to lead complex underground utility and heavy civil projects from preconstruction through completion. You will own project budgets, schedules, procurement, contracts, and overall performance, coordinating with owners, subs, vendors, and engineers on large-scale infrastructure.

Candidates should have 5+ years of pm experience in heavy civil/underground utility work, knowledge of budgets and schedules, and strong leadership; travel may

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience in heavy civil/underground utility construction.
• Experience with budgets, cost forecasting, cost control, change orders, and profitability.
• Experience with project schedules and coordinating activities from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex underground utility and heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Take ownership of budgets, schedules, procurement, contracts, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Project Engineers, owners, subcontractors, vendors, and engineers.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling

Subcontractor management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Manager (Underground Utilities) for a top tier, family owned, national GC!

Salary: $95,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us:

Project Manager Opportunity with a Top Tier, Competitive Compensating Contractor!

Our client is a leading heavy civil contractor specializing in complex underground utility and infrastructure construction. This company has built a strong reputation for delivering challenging projects with a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Why join us?

• Manage complex underground utility and heavy civil construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Work on large-scale infrastructure projects involving water, wastewater, sewer, pipelines, and related underground utilities.
• Take ownership of project budgets, schedules, procurement, contracts, and overall project performance.
• Partner closely with Superintendents, Project Engineers, owners, subcontractors, vendors, and engineering teams.
• Work alongside experienced construction professionals with significant expertise in underground utility construction.
• Opportunity to grow within a well-established organization with a strong backlog of challenging infrastructure projects.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Travel opportunities with project-related expenses covered when required.
• Join a company that places a strong emphasis on safety, quality, teamwork, and employee development.

Job Details

• 5+ years of construction project management experience, preferably within heavy civil or underground utility construction.
• Experience managing underground utility, water, wastewater, sewer, pipeline, or similar infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project financials, including budgets, cost forecasting, cost control, change orders, and profitability.
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules and coordinating project activities from start to finish.
• Ability to manage subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, engineers, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of construction plans, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Experience with underground utility construction methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to lead project meetings and maintain strong relationships with owners and clients.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or similar construction technology is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience will be considered.
• OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel based on project requirements.

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