Underground And Utility Manager

Actalent; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Travel reimbursement

Annual performance reviews

Company truck

Gas card

Job summary

Actalent in Kearny, NJ is seeking an Underground and Utility Manager to oversee all underground plumbing, utility installations, and site development operations, ensuring codes and safety standards are met while delivering projects on time and within budget. You will manage field crews, coordinate with contractors and municipalities, handle permits and scheduling, and train staff.

The role is full-time, onsite in Kearny with substantial fieldwork and periodic travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction management and construction safety.
• Excavation certifications.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Proficiency in handling RFIs and change orders.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Manage field crews and coordinate projects with contractors and municipalities.
• Ensure compliance with codes and safety standards.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Oversee underground plumbing, utility installations, and site development operations.
• Handle scheduling, permits, and coordination with utility companies or general contractors.
• Train staff and supervise field employees.
• Conduct tool box talks and safety talks.

Skills

Construction management

Construction safety

OSHA 30

RFIs & change orders

Bilingual in Spanish

Job description

Job Title: Underground and Utility Manager

Job Description: Oversee all underground plumbing, utility installations, and site development operations, ensuring compliance with codes and safety standards while delivering projects on time and within budget. Manage field crews and coordinate projects with contractors and municipalities to ensure quality workmanship and efficient workflow across all underground utility projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage field crews and coordinate projects with contractors and municipalities.
• Ensure compliance with codes and safety standards.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Oversee underground plumbing, utility installations, and site development operations.
• Handle scheduling, permits, and coordination with utility companies or general contractors.
• Train staff and supervise field employees.
• Conduct tool box talks and safety talks.

Essential Skills

• Experience in construction management and construction safety.
• Excavation certifications.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Proficiency in handling RFIs and change orders.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfortable with travel; travel reimbursement provided.
• Experience with scheduling and permit handling.

Work Environment

The role involves working on-site from 7am to 5pm, with 70% fieldwork and 30% office work. Saturdays are required as needed. The company provides a supportive and family-oriented culture with hands-on training and growth opportunities.

• Benefits include a 401k match, medical, dental, vision, travel reimbursement, and annual performance reviews.
• Employees have access to a company truck and gas card for travel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Kearny, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $140000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 401k, dental, vision, medical, growth, etc

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kearny,NJ.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation Request

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.