Project Manager-Underground Water Utilities

About the Company
The company is an established heavy civil and utility contractor focused on safely delivering high-quality infrastructure projects while building lasting relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, employees, and the communities it serves.
The company specializes in complex heavy civil, utility, water, and wastewater construction and offers experienced construction professionals the opportunity to work on challenging infrastructure projects with meaningful responsibility from project startup through closeout.
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced
Project Manager – Underground Water Utilities
to support the successful execution of municipal and industrial water and wastewater construction projects.
The Project Manager will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders to coordinate project activities and ensure work is delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
This role will have responsibility across project planning, procurement, scheduling, cost control, submittals, RFIs, change orders, quantity tracking, billing, documentation, and overall project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate water and wastewater construction projects from startup through closeout
Review plans, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and technical documents
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, owners, inspectors, and field personnel
Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor progress against key milestones
Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project correspondence
Track project quantities, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor costs, and overall project performance
Assist with cost forecasting, budget tracking, cost-to-complete reviews, and monthly billing
Review invoices, subcontractor billings, purchase orders, and material tickets for accuracy
Coordinate procurement and delivery of pipe, valves, pumps, equipment, concrete, fittings, and other materials
Perform material takeoffs and support purchasing activities
Identify conflicts or construction issues in drawings and specifications before they affect field operations
Work closely with Superintendents and field teams to coordinate office and field activities
Support change-order preparation, additional-work documentation, subcontractor management, and project closeout
Maintain accurate project files, meeting documentation, and project records
Ensure project activities meet company safety requirements and applicable standards
Support testing, startup, commissioning, and final project closeout as required
Project Types
Projects may include:
Pump and lift stations
Water transmission and distribution systems
Sanitary sewer systems and force mains
Stormwater and drainage systems
Underground utility installation
Water and wastewater treatment plants
Process and mechanical piping
Pumps, valves, meters, and control systems
Concrete tanks and structures
Excavation, trenching, and shoring
Site development and utility relocations
Testing, startup, commissioning, and closeout

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience may be considered
Previous experience as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Field Engineer, Estimator, or similar construction professional
Water/wastewater, heavy civil, or underground utility construction experience strongly preferred
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents
Understanding of construction scheduling, procurement, cost controls, and project documentation
Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, material takeoffs, and project coordination
Experience with
HCSS, Bluebeam, and construction project management software
preferred
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working effectively with both field and office personnel
Strong understanding of field construction operations and project financial performance
Willingness and ability to travel to active project locations as required
Preferred Experience
Municipal water and wastewater construction
Water or wastewater treatment plant construction
Large-diameter water and sewer piping
Pump stations and lift stations
Process mechanical piping
Heavy civil construction and concrete structures
Project estimating and material takeoffs
HCSS HeavyBid and Bluebeam
Project scheduling, cost tracking, and forecasting
Change-order preparation and management

Benefits

$120,000–$175,000 compensation range
Benefits package
Opportunity to work on complex water, wastewater, utility, and heavy civil infrastructure projects
Career growth with an established heavy civil contractor
Meaningful responsibility across project planning, execution, and closeout
Collaborative environment working alongside experienced field and project leadership