Senior Utility Project Manager — Infrastructure Leader

Terra Contracting Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

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 utility construction projects from planning through completion in Southern Nevada.

The PM will coordinate office and field operations, manage budgets, schedules, and client communications, and ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery of critical infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has underground utility and heavy civil construction experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with

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.

Skills

Project management

Construction scheduling

Budgeting

Cost control

Contract administration

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

OSHA 30 certification

Microsoft Office

Scheduling tools

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Project management software

Job description

Terra Contracting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee utility construction projects from planning through completion in Southern Nevada.

The PM will coordinate office and field operations, manage budgets, schedules, and client communications, and ensure safe, on-time, on-budget delivery of critical infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has underground utility and heavy civil construction experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with