Utility Construction Project Manager

Davey Tree Expert Co; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Utility Construction Project Manager with a robust background in electric utility or telecommunications construction. This hands-on role requires a leader who enjoys fieldwork, overseeing projects while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. You'll be the key liaison between clients and field teams, managing project delivery from planning to execution. If you thrive in dynamic environments and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with extensive travel and professional growth. Join a company that values employee investment and offers comprehensive benefits for a fulfilling work experience.

Benefits

Group health plans

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

401k with up to a 4% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays and paid time off

Employee referral bonus program

Employee Educational Scholarship

20% discount on all services

Qualifications

• 3+ years in electric utility or telecom construction with strong leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management and budget forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations on utility construction projects, ensuring safety and quality.
• Manage project schedules, costs, and resources from kickoff through closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations: Charlotte, NC
Additional Locations: North Carolina & South Carolina (Statewide)
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 210010

Position Overview

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility Construction Project Manager with a strong background in electric utility or telecommunications construction. This role is boots-on-the-ground—ideal for someone who thrives in the field, leading crews and ensuring projects stay on track, safe, and client-ready. This is not a desk job. You’ll travel extensively (up to 100%) to project sites, working closely with field personnel—linemen, flaggers, foremen, and subcontractors—while maintaining direct communication with project leaders and clients. You'll be just as comfortable reviewing budgets and project forecasts as you are troubleshooting issues in the field.

The Utility Construction Project Manager supports successful execution of small to medium-sized client projects, working under the direction of an Account Manager. This mid-level leadership position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of project delivery, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, resourcing, and ensuring work meets client specifications with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. The Project Manager will serve as a critical liaison between clients and internal field teams, maintaining accountability for both performance outcomes and team leadership. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Job Duties

What You’ll Do:

• Lead field operations on utility construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met.
• Be the main point of contact between crews and clients, providing updates, troubleshooting issues, and resolving challenges on-site.
• Manage project schedules, costs, resources, and deliverables from kickoff through closeout.
• Oversee and support a variety of team members including foremen, project coordinators, subcontractors, and linemen.
• Monitor field performance and project progress through regular site visits.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards, partnering with the Safety Team when necessary.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to track financials, billing, and project forecasts.
• Contribute to the hiring, onboarding, and mentorship of field staff.
• Participate in bid development and proposals, contributing technical insight from the field.
• Enforce and model a strong safety culture across all work.

Who You Are:

• A field-seasoned leader with 3+ years of experience in the electric utility or telecom construction industry.
• Comfortable spending most of your time on-site—not in an office.
• A confident communicator who can speak the language of both linemen and clients.
• Able to balance project execution with field team leadership, troubleshooting, and budget awareness.
• Highly organized and skilled at adapting in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in electric utility or telecom construction.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Understanding of construction standards, safety protocols (OSHA), and utility operations.
• Experience with project budgets, invoicing, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and standard project tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel 75–100% of the time.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• 4–5 years of utility industry experience, with 2+ years in a supervisory/project manager role.
• Familiarity with pole loading analysis, OSP design software, or utility GIS tools.
• OSHA 1910.269 training (or willingness to obtain).
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Additional Information

Benefits:
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.
• Group health plans*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program*
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!

Company Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc.(DRG), a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering, field services, inspection, and construction teams help keep the world connected, supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications partners. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our people, offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 75%