Project Manager - Utility Construction

Terra Contracting Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Career Growth

Job summary

Terra Contracting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee multiple underground utility construction projects from planning through closeout, coordinating with leadership, Superintendents, Estimators, and field personnel to ensure safety, schedule, and profitability across Southern Nevada.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in utility/heavy civil projects, strong scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration skills, and OSHA 30/CV qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience within construction.
• Experience managing underground utility construction, heavy civil, telecommunications, fiber optic, natural gas, power, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, cost control, project planning, and contract administration.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget objectives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of construction management software, Microsoft Office, scheduling tools, and project reporting systems.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, field operations, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple utility construction projects from pre-construction through project closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Support Superintendents and field personnel in executing project schedules and production goals.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, materials, and project resources.
• Monitor project budgets, production, labor costs, change orders, and overall project profitability.
• Analyze project performance and prepare detailed progress reports for leadership and clients.
• Coordinate with estimating, operations, project coordinators, accounting, and field leadership to ensure successful project execution.
• Maintain project documentation including contracts, RFIs, submittals, permits, purchase orders, and project closeout documentation.
• Identify project risks and proactively develop solutions before they impact project performance.
• Conduct regular project meetings with field leadership, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, municipalities, utility owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ensure projects comply with contract requirements, customer specifications, company standards, and OSHA regulations.
• Promote teamwork, communication, accountability, and operational excellence throughout every project.

Skills

Project management

Construction scheduling

Budgeting

Cost control

Contract administration

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Scheduling tools

Project reporting systems

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Build Critical Infrastructure. Lead Successful Projects.

Terra Contracting, Inc. is a rapidly growing utility contractor specializing in underground utility construction, natural gas infrastructure, fiber optic installation, telecommunications, electrical infrastructure, directional drilling, hydro excavation, asphalt paving, concrete restoration, and utility maintenance.

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee utility construction projects from planning through completion while ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable execution.

This role works closely with company leadership, Superintendents, Project Coordinators, Estimators, and field personnel to deliver high-quality infrastructure projects throughout Southern Nevada.

Position Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple utility construction projects from planning through closeout while overseeing schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client communication, project documentation, and operational execution.

The ideal candidate has experience in underground utility construction, infrastructure projects, or heavy civil construction and understands how to successfully coordinate office and field operations to keep projects moving safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple utility construction projects from pre-construction through project closeout.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Support Superintendents and field personnel in executing project schedules and production goals.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, subcontractors, materials, and project resources.
• Monitor project budgets, production, labor costs, change orders, and overall project profitability.
• Analyze project performance and prepare detailed progress reports for leadership and clients.
• Coordinate with estimating, operations, project coordinators, accounting, and field leadership to ensure successful project execution.
• Maintain project documentation including contracts, RFIs, submittals, permits, purchase orders, and project closeout documentation.
• Identify project risks and proactively develop solutions before they impact project performance.
• Conduct regular project meetings with field leadership, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships with clients, municipalities, utility owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ensure projects comply with contract requirements, customer specifications, company standards, and OSHA regulations.
• Promote teamwork, communication, accountability, and operational excellence throughout every project.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience within construction.
• Experience managing underground utility construction, heavy civil, telecommunications, fiber optic, natural gas, power, or infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, cost control, project planning, and contract administration.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget objectives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of construction management software, Microsoft Office, scheduling tools, and project reporting systems.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, field operations, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Preferred Experience

• Underground Utility Construction
• Fiber Optic Construction
• Telecommunications Infrastructure
• Natural Gas Distribution
• Electrical Infrastructure
• Excavation & Trenching
• Construction Project Management
• Budget Management
• Cost Control
• Project Scheduling
• Change Order Management
• Contract Administration
• Construction Safety
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Growth with a rapidly growing utility contractor

Why Terra Contracting?

At Terra Contracting, we build the infrastructure that powers communities. Our teams deliver critical utility projects that support natural gas, electrical, telecommunications, and fiber optic networks throughout Southern Nevada.

If you're an experienced construction Project Manager who enjoys leading teams, solving challenges, and delivering successful utility construction projects, we'd love to hear from you.