Utility Construction Project Mangers

AppleOne Employment Services; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing plan

Paid time off

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a hands-on Project Manager for utility construction projects in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The role emphasizes safe, on-time delivery within budget, with responsibility for coordinating field crews, subcontractors, and inspectors.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules and costs, and maintain strong client relationships while navigating municipal requirements and DOT/public infrastructure projects throughout the region.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership in fast-paced construction environments.
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple utility construction projects from pre-construction through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Serve as primary contact for owners, engineers, municipalities, inspectors, and clients.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and scope of work.
• Identify and resolve issues to minimize schedule and cost impacts.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout documents.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality and safety.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, OSHA regulations, and local requirements.
• Lead project meetings and report progress to leadership.
• Collaborate with estimating and operations during turnover.
• Build and maintain client and partner relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Procore

Contract management

Tools

Procore

HCSS

HeavyJob

HeavyBid

Viewpoint

Job description

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, communicates effectively with both field and office personnel, and has a proven track record of delivering utility construction projects safely, on time, and within budget. Experience managing projects throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area and maintaining strong relationships with municipalities, inspectors, and clients is highly desirable.

We’re looking for you to do the following:

• Manage multiple utility construction projects simultaneously from pre-construction through project completion
• Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure timely completion
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports
• Coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, engineers, municipalities, inspectors, and clients
• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and scope of work
• Identify and resolve project issues while minimizing schedule and financial impacts
• Manage project documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout documents
• Conduct regular project site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance
• Ensure projects comply with company safety standards, OSHA regulations, and local municipality requirements
• Lead project meetings and provide progress updates to executive leadership
• Work closely with estimating and operations teams during project turnover
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and business partners

You Have:

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• High level of professionalism and accountability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with project management software such as Procore, HCSS, HeavyJob, HeavyBid, Viewpoint, or similar platforms preferred

Preferred Experience:

• Commercial utility construction
• Municipal utility projects
• Sanitary sewer systems
• Storm drainage systems
• Utility relocation projects
• Dry utility coordination
• DOT or public infrastructure projects
• Working with cities throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

We Have:

• The opportunity to have influence in a team-based culture that rewards collaboration, problem solving and process improvement
• A commitment to your professional development
• Varied career path opportunities across the different disciplines in the company
• A new, robust enterprise resource planning software solution
• Great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company contribution, profit sharing plan, long-term disability
• Team outings and an opportunity to get involved and make a difference with various charities in the community

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary ($120,000–$150,000 DOE)
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Vehicle allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Stable, growing company with long-term projects throughout the DFW area