Licensed Utility Manager

Job Title: Construction Professional - Utility Manager Licensed Location: Atlanta, GA Company Type: Design-Build General Contractor

A growing design-build General Contractor in the Atlanta area is seeking an experienced construction professional with an active Utility Manager license to join our expanding team. With a strong and stable pipeline of education projects, this role offers long-term opportunity and career growth within a collaborative design-build environment.

This position is open to experienced Project Managers, Superintendents, or senior-level construction professionals who bring strong utility infrastructure expertise and leadership experience within a General Contractor setting.

About the Role
As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in managing and overseeing utility components of ground-up education projects, including site development and infrastructure coordination. The ideal candidate understands the complexities of working on active campuses and public-sector projects while maintaining schedule, safety, and budget performance.

Key Responsibilities (Depending on Experience Level)

Oversee utility scope for ground-up education projects, including water, sewer, storm drainage, and related infrastructure

Ensure full compliance with Georgia regulations associated with Utility Manager licensure

Lead coordination between design teams, field operations, subcontractors, and municipal agencies

Manage budgets, schedules, procurement, and subcontractor performance

Collaborate within a design-build delivery model to proactively solve challenges

Maintain strict safety standards and quality control

Interface with school districts, inspectors, and local authorities

Qualifications

Active Utility Manager License (Georgia required)

Experience working for a General Contractor (design-build experience strongly preferred)

Background in ground-up commercial or institutional construction

Proven leadership experience as a Project Manager, Superintendent, or similar role

Experience with site development and underground utility coordination

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with public-sector or education projects is highly preferred

Why Join Us?

Strong backlog of K-12 and higher education and commercial projects throughout the Atlanta market

Collaborative design-build culture with integrated teams

Growth-oriented company with clear advancement opportunities

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

If you are a licensed Utility Manager with a passion for building impactful education facilities and want to join a growing Atlanta-based design-build contractor, we encourage you to apply. Contact me directly to learn more about the role. /

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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