Wet Utility Operations Manager

DNT Construction LLC; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Company pickup

Job summary

DNT Construction LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Wet Utilities Operations Manager to lead underground water, wastewater, and storm sewer installations. You will supervise superintendents and crews, ensure safety, scheduling, productivity and project profitability.

The role balances daily operations with department growth, providing strategic and hands-on leadership while coordinating with executive leadership to align operational goals. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a utility superintendent for underground wet utilities.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Ability to pass drug test and background check.
• Self-starter with track record of high earning potential.
• Strong leadership, scheduling, and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees crew scheduling based on project demands and priorities.
• Ensures crews are qualified and compatible with municipal requirements.
• Assigns the proper personnel and equipment to each project.
• Develops and mentors a strong superintendent team capable of managing complex operations.
• Communicates team roles and responsibilities to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with standards.
• Maintains workforce readiness to support current projects and future growth.
• Ensures efficient deployment and use of crews, equipment, and resources.
• Fosters a culture centered on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Supports employee training, professional development, and succession planning.
• Assists with purchasing, resource planning, and operational support decisions.
• Resolves operational challenges and coordinates between departments.
• Partners with executive leadership to align operational goals with company objectives.
• Establishes performance goals and tracks progress to ensure success.
• Monitors and manages labor, fleet, tools, and equipment utilization.
• Performs additional related duties as needed.

Job description

DNT Construction LLC is a turnkey civil contractor providing cost-effective, fully integrated solutions for civil construction to municipalities, developers, general contractors, and engineers across Austin, San Antonio, and Houston.

Our Austin office is hiring a Wet Utilities Operations Manager (Ops Manager). This role leads all underground wet-utility operations, including water, wastewater, and storm sewer installations. Responsibilities include overseeing superintendents and crews while ensuring safety, compliance, scheduling, productivity, and profitability.

The Ops Manager works in a fast-paced, high-demand environment, balancing daily operations with long-term department growth and sustainability. The Ops Manager provides both strategic and hands‑on leadership, overseeing the planning, coordination, and successful execution of utility installations while working closely with the President and Vice President-Partners.

We offer competitive pay, company super duty pickup, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Safety is a core company value. Employees are expected to follow all safety procedures, report hazards and injuries immediately, and support continuous safety improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees crew scheduling based on project demands and priorities
• Ensures crews are qualified and compatible with municipal requirements
• Assigns the proper personnel and equipment to each project
• Develops and mentors a strong superintendent team capable of managing complex operations
• Clearly communicates team roles and responsibilities to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable standards and specifications
• Maintains workforce readiness to support current projects and future growth
• Ensures efficient deployment and use of crews, equipment, and resources
• Fosters a culture centered on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
• Supports employee training, professional development, and succession planning
• Assists with purchasing, resource planning, and operational support decisions
• Resolves operational challenges and facilitates coordination between departments
• Partners with executive leadership to align operational goals with company objectives
• Establishes performance goals and tracks progress to ensure success
• Monitors and manages labor, fleet, tools, and equipment utilization
• Performs additional related duties as needed
• Requires a minimum of 5 years as a utility superintendent pushing a crew installing underground wet utilities
• Self-starter and driven to establish a successful career with extremely high-end earning potential
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License
• Ability to pass a drug test and background check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of underground wet utility systems, including lift stations
• Understanding of equipment utilization, asset management, and utility regulations
• Proven ability to lead and oversee multiple crews and superintendents
• Strong operational planning, leadership, communication, and budgeting skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships with teams, leadership, and external partners
• Knowledge of utility safety practices and compliance standards
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and organizational abilities in fast‑paced environments
• Ability to prioritize workloads, multitask effectively, and adapt to unexpected challenges
• Thorough understanding of construction plans, specifications, and project details

DNT Construction does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or staffing vendors. Any third‑party submitted resumes will be considered the property of DNT Construction, and DNT Construction will not be responsible for any fees associated with hiring said candidates. An exception to this policy is a pre‑existing, written agreement with a vendor specifically solicited by our talent acquisition team. No other agreements, verbal or otherwise, will be honored.