Project Manager – Water/Wastewater Construction

rhprice; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Uniforms

Paid holidays

5% fringe pay

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

RH Price is seeking a Project Manager to lead construction projects in the Charlotte, NC area. The role integrates field oversight with office planning, and operates in a 50-hour workweek with on-site and office duties.

You will coordinate subs, review drawings, manage safety and scheduling, and ensure projects stay on time and within budget. Ownership potential through our ESOP culture supports long-term growth and wealth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar field.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and algebraic proficiency.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, editing PDF files, and working with scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate project activities to meet objectives, funding, and scheduling.
• Prepare and submit pay applications, submittals, change orders, and other project communications.
• Review drawings and specifications for constructability and accuracy; discuss with management.
• Coordinate with superintendent on resource allocation (personnel, equipment).
• Ensure on-site compliance with procedures and safety programs.
• Order and schedule materials; review invoices for quantities and pricing.
• Oversee project closeout, punch lists, and warranty work.
• Field work may include surveying elevations, pipe layouts, traffic control setup, erosion control, testing, and daily reports.

Skills

Positive attitude

Professional communication

Strong analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Scheduling software

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF editing tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Make a difference in your own backyard by joining a growing company that is committed to being one of the top employers in the greater Charlotte and Mecklenburg County areas. We’re RH Price, one of the leading providers of water and wastewater construction services throughout the central southern region of North Carolina. Our work makes sure cities and neighborhoods have reliable maximum access to water and wastewater utilities with minimal interruptions, which means our projects truly make a difference in people’s lives each and every day.

At RH Price, we don’t just hire employees; we recruit future owners. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we operate with the fundamental belief that the people who build the work should share in the rewards. When you join our team, you aren’t just another staff member, you have the opportunity to become a shareholder with a direct stake in our collective success. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is at the heart of our culture, fostering an “owner mindset” where accountability, collaboration, and integrity drive decisions on the job site. We pride ourselves on a stable, family-oriented environment that prioritizes long-term growth, ensuring your hard work builds personal wealth for your future.

As a Project Manager for RH Price, you’ll be working with company leadership to plan, execute, and complete projects on schedule and within budget. The position averages 50 hours per week and is a position that requires work in the field and office.

The following represents a sampling of responsibilities performed at the Project Manager position.

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all activities to ensure objectives are accomplished within prescribed funding and scheduling parameters (coordinate preconstruction meetings, schedule subcontractors).
• Prepare and submit pay applications, submittals, change orders, and any other required project-related communication.
• Perform in-depth review of all essential elements of assigned projects to identify challenges or opportunities to realize.
• Review drawings and specifications for constructability, completeness, and accuracy. Issues to be addressed with management at weekly meetings.
• Coordinate with superintendent on the allocation of shared resources such as personnel and equipment.
• Ensure and enforce all on-site compliance with project procedures, safety program requirements and company policies.
• Order and schedule delivery or pickup materials for the project as required. Review corresponding invoices to verify quantities delivered and pricing.
• Project closeout / punch list / warranty work
• Field work responsibilities may include, but are not limited, to:
  • Survey elevations and run levels to tie-in points (existing water, sewer, bores, etc.)
  • Layout pipe centerlines, manholes, valves, fire hydrants, bore pits, set up bores, etc.
  • Set-up traffic control measures, reference MUTCD and/or CDOT handbooks
  • Verify erosion control measures and maintain for duration of the project
  • Schedule and perform pipe testing, system connections, and assist with project staging
  • Daily reports – maintain and log general notes, measurements, quantities, etc.
  • 811 scheduling and documentation of utility cuts/damages

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, respectful, honest, clean appearance
• Professional verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable working directly with clients, property owners, material suppliers, subcontractors, and engineers.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar field.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and algebraic proficiency.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, editing PDF files, and working with scheduling software
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass a drug test.

Compensation

Salary set above local market average based on experience/past performance. Benefits include a vehicle allowance, uniforms, paid Holidays, 5% fringe pay, and a discretionary annual performance bonus.

Employee Ownership & Retirement

As a 100% employee-owned firm, our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) provides a qualified retirement benefit at no cost to you—no payroll deductions or personal contributions are required.

• Company-Funded Wealth: Each year, qualified participants receive allocations of company stock directly into their personal ESOP account.
• Vested Ownership: Your ownership stake grows over time, rewarding your long-term commitment to the firm.
• Retirement Security: When you retire or leave the company, your vested shares are bought back at their fair market value, providing a powerful retirement nest egg.

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