Project Manager - Heavy Civil / Utility / Commercial Civil Construction

Project Manager – Heavy Civil / Utility / Commercial Civil Construction 3 Forks Services Location: Williston, ND Employment Type: Full-Time Pay: DOE — Based on Experience ($120,000+) About 3 Forks Services 3 Forks Services is hiring an experienced and dependable Project Manager to oversee heavy civil, utility, and commercial civil construction projects in the Williston, ND area. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of projects from start to finish, manage schedules and crews, coordinate with customers and subcontractors, and make sure work is completed safely, efficiently, on time, and to company standards. The right candidate will be organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment where communication, accountability, and problem-solving matter every day. ⸻ Position Overview The Project Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day project operations for heavy civil, underground utility, site development, and commercial civil construction projects. This position requires strong leadership, field coordination, planning, and communication skills. The Project Manager will work closely with company leadership, field crews, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, engineers, and customers to keep projects moving and ensure successful completion. ⸻ Key Responsibilities Manage heavy civil, utility, and commercial civil construction projects from start to finish Coordinate crews, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, materials, and schedules Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and project documents Track project progress, production, costs, change orders, and deadlines Communicate regularly with owners, customers, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams Conduct project site visits and coordinate daily or weekly field needs Identify potential issues early and help resolve problems that may affect schedule, budget, safety, or quality Assist with project planning, sequencing, and resource allocation Maintain accurate documentation, including daily updates, project notes, photos, RFIs, change orders, and reports Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, company standards, and customer expectations Promote and enforce jobsite safety, company policies, and quality standards Support estimating, bidding, scheduling, and closeout processes as needed ⸻ Project Types May Include Heavy civil construction Underground utilities Water, sewer, storm, and drainage systems Commercial site development Earthwork and grading Roadway and access work Excavation and backfill Utility infrastructure Concrete, aggregate, and general civil scopes ⸻ Qualifications Previous project management experience in heavy civil, utility, commercial civil, or related construction required Strong understanding of civil construction operations, sequencing, and field coordination Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, scopes, and project documents Experience coordinating crews, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and materials Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and project documentation preferred Basic computer skills required Experience with construction software, scheduling tools, Bluebeam, Procore, HCSS, Microsoft Project, Excel, or similar programs is a plus Valid driver’s license required Must be dependable, professional, safety-minded, and able to work independently ⸻ Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is someone who: Has real-world civil construction experience Takes ownership and follows through Can lead field teams and coordinate moving parts Communicates clearly with crews, customers, inspectors, and leadership Understands the importance of safety, production, quality, and schedule Can solve problems quickly and professionally Is comfortable working in the Williston, ND area and surrounding job sites Wants to grow with a company that values hard work and accountability