Underground Construction Manager – Lead $500M Projects

Delve Underground; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Program

9 Paid Holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Delve Underground is seeking a Construction Manager to lead major underground infrastructure projects. This full-time role requires directing project teams, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery, and coordinating with owners, inspectors, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have extensive heavy civil experience, a civil engineering degree, and professional registration. Travel to various project sites is required, and the company emphasizes work-life balance and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in heavy civil, with 15+ years in management of underground projects.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional engineering registration/certification.
• Experience with environmental and reclamation work.
• Must be able to speak and write in English.
• Must be able to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Act as project owner's representative with contractors; manage payments, change orders, time extensions, claims, certificates of completion.
• Lead construction management team: resident engineers, office/field engineers, cost controller, inspectors, admin support.
• Lead discussions, meetings, and workshops.
• Plan, create and oversee schedules, specifications, and budget reports.
• Lead QA/QC reviews per client requirements and company policy.
• Lead risk management efforts across projects.
• Manage projects with budgets up to $500 Million.
• Develop business development strategies with new and existing clients.
• Promote and represent the Company in industry forums.
• Contribute to company strategic initiatives and objectives.
• Support growth of the Construction Management Group per Strategic Plans.

Skills

Construction leadership

Project management

Team leadership

Budget control

QA/QC

Contract administration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional registration (PE/Technologist)

Job description

Delve Underground is seeking a Construction Manager to lead major underground infrastructure projects. This full-time role requires directing project teams, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery, and coordinating with owners, inspectors, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have extensive heavy civil experience, a civil engineering degree, and professional registration. Travel to various project sites is required, and the company emphasizes work-life balance and growth opportunities.