Senior Underground Utilities Project Lead

HardHat Workforce Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HardHat Workforce Solutions is seeking a Project Manager for underground conduit utilities. You will oversee all phases from planning to closeout, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence while coordinating with clients, field teams, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include developing plans and budgets, monitoring progress and costs, leading meetings, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Travel to multiple job sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in underground utilities, conduit, or electrical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of underground construction methods, electrical conduit systems, and utility coordination.
• Proficient in project management software.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel to job sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Coordination: Review scope, specifications, drawings; develop work plans and schedules; coordinate meetings; prepare submittals and documentation; develop budgets and manpower plans; monitor budgets and billing; review invoices and change orders; prepare cost-to-complete reports.
• Field Operations Oversight: Support Superintendents and Foremen; monitor progress, production, and safety; coordinate materials/equipment/manpower; conduct site visits and resolve issues.
• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Serve as primary contact for clients, engineers, inspectors; lead progress meetings; manage relationships with utilities and permitting agencies.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure OSHA/DOT safety standards; participate in safety meetings and inspections; assist Safety Dept with investigations.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain daily reports, as-builts, change orders, closeout packages; file permits and inspections; provide end-of-project reviews.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Driver's license

Tools

Project management software

Job description

HardHat Workforce Solutions is seeking a Project Manager for underground conduit utilities. You will oversee all phases from planning to closeout, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence while coordinating with clients, field teams, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include developing plans and budgets, monitoring progress and costs, leading meetings, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Travel to multiple job sites may be required.