Benchmark Utility - Underground Utility Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Underground Utility Project Manager – Lead Industrial Utility and Heavy Civil Infrastructure Builds

Job Overview

• Company: Benchmark Utility Services
• Salary/Pay Rate: $120,000 to $145,000+ per year plus Performance Bonus.
• Location: Sterling, VA (10% Travel Required).
• Job/Employment Type: Full Time.
• Project Scope: Industrial / Mission-Critical Utility Infrastructure.
• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: OSHA 30 Certification.

The Opportunity You will serve as a high-impact leader driving the execution of complex design-build and underground utility projects for mission-critical facilities. This role offers limitless growth potential within a rapidly expanding company that prioritizes your professional development and technical mastery. You will have the autonomy to manage large-scale industrial projects end-to-end while supported by a team that values personal excellence and synergy.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Direct all phases of construction projects from inception to completion to ensure strict adherence to industrial quality standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and delegate responsibilities to maintain critical project milestones and budget integrity.
• Evaluate construction documents and technical specifications to resolve real-time logistical issues and prevent project delays.
• Communicate project status and strategic adjustments to executive leadership to keep developments aligned with corporate goals.
• Analyze project financing and resource allocation to adjust schedules and targets as operational needs evolve.
• Execute comprehensive quality-control protocols throughout the project lifecycle to protect margins and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5-10 years of commercial construction experience with a proven track record in a lead capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required; equivalent field experience considered
• Demonstrated expertise in managing heavy civil or underground utility projects within industrial environments.
• Advanced proficiency in interpreting complex construction drawings, contracts, and general conditions.
• Ability to work onsite in Sterling, VA, with a willingness to travel for project assignments as needed.
• Familiarity with construction accounting systems (Spectrum, Viewpoint, Foundation, or similar)
• Exceptional time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize numerous high-stakes projects simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to project sites

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a meaningful advantage given the field crew composition
• 10 years of experience managing large-scale industrial utility infrastructure builds.
• Advanced knowledge of industry-specific regulations and mission-critical facility requirements.
• Experience in preparing and processing subcontractor pay applications and owner billings
• OSHA 10 Construction certification; OSHA 30 preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay cycle with performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with employer matching.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plus Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
• Tech package including a smartphone or tablet and a company vehicle.

About Us Benchmark Utility Services is a premier design-build and underground utility firm with a decade of excellence in completing mission-critical infrastructure projects. We foster a culture of extreme growth and personal accountability, providing our team with the training needed to realize their full potential.

Benchmark Utility Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.