Project Manager – Underground Utility Construction

Invoke Staffing; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

401(k) match

Job summary

Invoke Staffing in High Point, NC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own municipal and commercial underground infrastructure projects from handover through closeout. You will manage budgets, schedules, and field coordination to deliver quality results on time and within scope.

The ideal candidate has wet utilities experience or a strong GC background in large civil or commercial projects, plus proficiency with construction software and MS Office tools. On-site, five days a week.

Qualifications

• Wet utilities project experience (water mains, sewer, storm drainage).
• Experience managing large-scale civil, infrastructure, or commercial projects as GC.
• Proficiency with MS 365, Excel, PDF editors and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Own underground utility projects from pre-construction to closeout, managing timelines and quality.
• Drive job costing, budget tracking, change orders, procurement, and progress billings.
• Coordinate with field crews, inspectors, engineers, and developers.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, permits, and contractual documentation.
• Ensure safety compliance and adherence to plans and municipal standards.

Skills

Wet utilities

GC management

Software literacy

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering background

Business Administration

Tools

Construction management software

Estimating tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Project Manager - Underground Utility Construction

Location: High Point, NC area (On-site 5 days/week)

About Us

We are an established, family-owned underground utility contractor specializing in water main, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage infrastructure across the Piedmont Triad. We pride ourselves on a safety-first culture, tight-knit team, strong technical controls, and a long-standing reputation for quality work.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to own municipal and commercial underground infrastructure projects from initial handover through final closeout. The ideal candidate brings a strong project management foundation, sharp financial controls, and proficiency with modern construction technology and software systems.

Primary preference will be given to candidates with direct wet utilities experience (water main, sanitary sewer, storm drain). However, candidates with a strong General Contractor (GC) background managing large-scale civil or commercial construction projects are also strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Full Project Ownership: Oversee underground utility projects from pre-construction setup through closeout, maintaining active management over timelines, quality, and deliverables.
• Financial & Project Controls: Drive rigorous job costing, budget tracking, change order management, procurement, and accurate monthly progress billings.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for daily coordination with field superintendents, municipal inspectors, utility authorities, engineers, and developers.
• Project Administration: Manage submittals, RFIs, material procurement schedules, utility permits, and contractual documentation.
• Field & Office Synergy: Work closely with on-site crews and superintendents to ensure projects adhere to plans, specs, municipal standards, and safety protocols.

Experience & Background

• Wet Utilities Track Record: Demonstrated experience managing wet utility projects (water mains, sanitary sewer, storm drainage). OR
• Large Project GC Experience: Significant project management experience with a General Contractor overseeing large-scale civil, infrastructure, or commercial projects.
• Software & Computer Literacy: Strong tech skills and proficiency with construction management software, estimation tools, scheduling software, and standard office suites (Microsoft 365, Excel, PDF editing tools).
• Technical Knowledge: High proficiency in blueprint reading, specification analysis, job costing, trench safety, and local municipal utility standards.
• Education (Preferred): A 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• License: Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Salary: Competitive base salary $110,000- $140,000+ (based on both PM and Utilities Industry experience) + performance bonus structure.
• Company Vehicle: Company car or truck provided.
• Retirement: 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Schedule: On-site 5 days/week with Flexible Fridays.
• Culture: A direct, low-bureaucracy, family-oriented environment where your contributions directly drive company growth and success.