Underground Construction Project Lead

Norlee Group (NLG); Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Norlee Group (NLG) is seeking a Project Manager – Underground Construction to lead complex underground utility projects from estimation through closeout in the Augusta region. The role requires extensive underground construction experience, including open excavation, HDD, and coordination with telecom and electrical crews.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of verifiable project management experience, strong budgeting and change order skills, and the ability to interpret contracts,

Qualifications

• A college degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, along with a minimum of 5 years of verifiable experience in project management or a similar role within the electrical construction industry.
• PMP preferred.
• Experience overseeing all phases of project execution—from estimating and preconstruction through closeout, with the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage projects to ensure adherence to established timelines, budgets, and scopes of work.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal departments to develop and execute project plans.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, safety, and quality; proactively identify and resolve issues or delays.
• Manage and maintain all project documentation, including contracts, submittals, change orders, reports, and closeout materials.
• Review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and scope changes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Estimating

Contract review

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

PMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

Norlee Group (NLG) is seeking a Project Manager – Underground Construction to lead complex underground utility projects from estimation through closeout in the Augusta region. The role requires extensive underground construction experience, including open excavation, HDD, and coordination with telecom and electrical crews.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of verifiable project management experience, strong budgeting and change order skills, and the ability to interpret contracts,