Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee civil infrastructure projects involving underground utility installation and site development.

This individual will take ownership of assigned projects from initial planning through completion, coordinating field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, customers, and project stakeholders. The position requires someone who can effectively balance schedule, cost, quality, documentation, and day-to-day field requirements.

The successful candidate should have hands-on project management experience within underground utility construction, civil construction, site development, or a closely related environment .

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead assigned construction projects through planning, execution, and final completion.

• Establish and monitor project schedules, milestones, priorities, and deliverables.

• Coordinate activities between field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, clients, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.

• Monitor project financial performance, labor requirements, material usage, and overall costs.

• Review project progress and identify potential schedule, cost, or operational issues.

• Develop practical solutions to field challenges and coordinate corrective actions.

• Manage project changes and maintain appropriate documentation for scope modifications.

• Track subcontractor and supplier activities to ensure work progresses according to project requirements.

• Maintain accurate project records, reports, schedules, and other construction documentation.

• Communicate project status, potential risks, and upcoming requirements to relevant stakeholders.

• Visit active job sites to evaluate progress and coordinate with field leadership.

• Work closely with construction crews to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.

• Coordinate inspections and address project requirements identified by inspectors or other authorities.

• Support project closeout, final documentation, and completion activities.

Technical Background

Candidates should have practical knowledge of underground civil infrastructure, particularly projects involving:

• Water distribution infrastructure

• Water main installation

• Sanitary sewer systems

• Stormwater infrastructure

• Storm drainage

• Underground utility installation

• Civil site development

• Excavation and underground construction

• Utility infrastructure projects

A strong understanding of construction sequencing and field operations is important for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in underground utilities, civil construction, sitework, or a comparable construction environment.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously.

• Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, field crews, and project stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of construction scheduling and project cost management.

• Experience handling project changes, documentation, and client requirements.

• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, schedules, and project scopes.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Highly organized with strong follow-through and accountability.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic construction environment and regularly interacting with field teams.

Project Management Focus

The Project Manager will be expected to maintain control over the major elements of project execution, including:

• Schedule and milestone management

• Project budgeting and cost monitoring

• Subcontractor coordination

• Vendor and material coordination

• Scope management

• Change management

• Field coordination

• Project documentation

• Client communication

• Inspection coordination

• Progress monitoring

• Issue resolution

• Project closeout

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a construction-focused project manager who understands how underground infrastructure projects are executed in the field.

You should be comfortable moving between project planning, financial tracking, stakeholder communication, and active job-site coordination. Strong candidates will bring a combination of utility construction knowledge, project ownership, organizational discipline, and practical field problem-solving ability .

This is an opportunity for a project professional who wants meaningful responsibility for project outcomes and the ability to contribute to the continued growth of a construction operation.

\nCompany Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.