Utilities Project Manager — Deliver Projects on Time & Budget

SG2 Recruiting; Fairfax (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a Project Manager to oversee utility projects in Northern Virginia and D.C. The role involves planning, resource management, and ensuring projects meet scheduling and quality objectives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, experience in civil engineering or utility projects, and proficiency in MS Office applications. The position requires adaptability in a fast-paced environment, strong communication, and problem-solving skills. Occasional evening and weekend work may be needed.

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing various construction, utility, or civil engineering projects.
• Demonstrated project management proficiency with scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource management.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning and allocation of resources.
• Manage project schedules and ensure timely completion.
• Develop budgets and participate in client presentations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Planning

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

CAD

Job description

SG2 Recruiting is supporting Davis Utility Consulting in the search for a Project Manager. The ideal candidate will leverage their project and personnel management expertise to deliver top-notch projects aligned with predetermined financial, schedule, and customer satisfaction objectives. Responsibilities encompass project planning, overseeing the allocation of internal and external resources, managing internal and customer-centric processes, and ensuring the timely and high-quality completion of project schedules and deliverables.

Requirements:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements below represent knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of all utilities throughout assigned projects, from feasibility assessment to construction.
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of all utilities throughout assigned projects, from feasibility assessment to construction.
• Actively seek and acquire new customers to contribute to business growth.
• Generate and complete essential internal and external customer reports.
• Develop project schedule and budget.
• Participate in presentations to the client.
• Develop a comprehensive task list for each project personnel level.
• Prepare budgets and schedules for significant work elements and task items.
• Provide daily mentorship to project staff, answering queries and offering guidance.
• Review work for accuracy and quality.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring alignment with budget and schedule objectives.
• Attend weekly project manager meetings and provide status reports on project developments.
• Adhere to the firm's established Project Management principles.
• Enforce project QA/QC standards.
• Contribute positively to the team and foster the company's overall success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience.
• Prior experience managing various construction, utility, or civil engineering projects.
• Demonstrated project management proficiency, encompassing an understanding of scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, and deliverable management.
• Proficient in computer skills, including MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Adobe.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and the capability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated progressive skills in job knowledge, communication, planning, collaboration, decision-making, judgment, and problem-solving.

Desired skills(Optional)

• CAD experience
• Direct work experience with dry utilities (gas, electric, cable, internet, etc.)

Work Schedule / Location

• The standard workweek is Monday through Friday. However, occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary depending on job requirements.
• Work will occur in Northern VA, MD, and DC

Physical Demands- AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES SPECIFICATIONS

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is an active role requiring some lifting and mobility. This would require lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing on stools or ladders as necessary. Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. This position may require visiting construction sites, exercising appropriate safety measures, walking on both level and uneven surfaces for periods, and reaching above shoulder heights or below the waist, or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. You'll need to use proper lifting techniques. This position may occasionally lift to 50 pounds for materials, equipment, and files.

Work Environment

This job operates in professional office and construction job site settings. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Disclaimer: Please note that this job description is not intended to cover or list in full the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.