Senior Underground Utilities Project Manager

Job Juncture; Guasti (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead underground wet utility projects (water, sewer, storm drain) across Southern California. The role covers the full lifecycle from pre-construction handoff through closeout, with accountability for budget control, schedule performance, subcontractor management, and client coordination on both public and private sector work.

This hands-on leader understands how underground work is built and will drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing underground wet utility or heavy civil projects.
• Strong background in water, sewer, and storm drain construction.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.
• Solid understanding of public works contracts, prevailing wage, and union labor environments in California.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of wet utility projects from award through closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, agencies, and inspectors.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and work-in-progress reporting.
• Track and process change orders, RFIs, and contract modifications.
• Oversee billing, cash flow, and revenue tracking.
• Support value engineering and cost-saving initiatives without sacrificing quality.
• Procure and manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review scopes, negotiate pricing, and enforce contract compliance.
• Monitor productivity and resolve performance or schedule issues.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and material deliveries with field leadership.
• Maintain look-ahead schedules and drive weekly production planning.
• Review plans and specs for constructability and risk.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site walks.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Schedule management

Subcontractor management

Client coordination

CPM scheduling

Procore

Bluebeam

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Excel

HCSS

Job description

Job Juncture seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead underground wet utility projects (water, sewer, storm drain) across Southern California. The role covers the full lifecycle from pre-construction handoff through closeout, with accountability for budget control, schedule performance, subcontractor management, and client coordination on both public and private sector work.

This hands-on leader understands how underground work is built and will drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery on