Senior Underground Utilities Project Manager

Kids for the Future; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Kinkaid Civil Construction in Arizona is seeking a Project Manager for underground utilities to lead heavy civil projects from award to completion. You will coordinate clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience in underground wet utility work, a relevant degree, and strong skills in contracts, scheduling, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent heavy civil construction experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Demonstrated experience managing underground wet utility projects including water, sewer, and storm drain.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and cost management.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers, and project teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software such as Procore, HCSS, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple underground utility construction projects from award through completion.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Review contracts, specifications, plans, and project documents to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners.
• Monitor project productivity, labor, equipment, and material costs.
• Lead project meetings and maintain strong communication with stakeholders.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Identify project risks and develop proactive solutions.
• Ensure projects comply with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor Project Engineers and assist with their professional development.
• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts as needed.
• Maintain positive client relationships while representing Kinkaid Civil Construction professionally.

Skills

Project management

Underground utilities

Contracts

Scheduling

Budgeting

Cost management

Subcontractor management

Procore

MS Office

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Procore

HCSS

Primavera P6

Bluebeam

Job description

Kinkaid Civil Construction in Arizona is seeking a Project Manager for underground utilities to lead heavy civil projects from award to completion. You will coordinate clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience in underground wet utility work, a relevant degree, and strong skills in contracts, scheduling, and cost control.