Project Manager - Volumetric Concrete & Micro-Trench Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To: Director, Large Programs
Travel Potential: 25–50%
Compensation: $100,000 - $135,000 + Full Benefits (Relocation Assistance Available)

Company Profile:

Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.

With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.

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Job Summary:

As the Project Manager – Volumetric Concrete & Micro-Trench Operations, you will ultimately be responsible for managing volumetric concrete operations, coordinating production and logistics, and supporting the successful launch and growth of Congruex's new volumetric concrete division. You will lead field operations supporting micro-trench fiber optic installations while partnering with internal teams, suppliers, and leadership to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution. As the Project Manager, your customers are Congruex construction teams and project stakeholders, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through operational excellence, quality execution, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• Manage day-to-day volumetric concrete operations supporting micro-trenching and fiber installs.

• Coordinate production, scheduling, and logistics between trenching crews and mobile batch trucks.

• Source and manage materials (cement, aggregates, admixtures) and vendors.

• Assist in evaluating mobile batching vs. silo-based batching strategies.

• Ensure consistent flowable fill/backfill quality and compliance with project specifications.

• Track job costs, production rates, and productivity metrics.

• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.

• Develop operational workflows, safety standards, and quality processes.

• Support crew expansion, equipment additions, and geographic growth.

• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or a related field is preferred.

• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in concrete operations, underground utilities, or volumetric batching.

• Hands-on experience with volumetric trucks or mobile batch plants.

• Experience coordinating multiple crews in active construction environments.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of trench backfill, CLSM, flowable fill, or specialty concrete mixes.

• Ability to work independently and make field-level operational decisions.

• Strong organizational, scheduling, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage job costs, production schedules, and project performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous startup or greenfield operations experience.

• Experience with P&L tracking or job cost management.

• Experience supporting fiber, telecom, or municipal infrastructure projects.

• CDL or experience working alongside CDL drivers.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able and willing to work indoors and outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions.

• Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crew members and all moving or stationary persons, vehicles, and equipment to ensure safe coordination of movement.

• Must be able to work around heavy equipment and machinery.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting.

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, or work in other physically demanding positions for extended periods.

• Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, a hard hat, and any other required personal protective equipment.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Congruex Culture & Benefits:

Congruex's culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.

We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company

• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting

• Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles

• 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)

• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage

• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)

• Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year

• Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store

• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more

Additional Employment Information:

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship . Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.