Project Manager - Construction

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager - Construction for a direct hire opportunity in Frisco, TX, focused on utility construction and municipal infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a hands-on construction leader with a strong background in underground utilities, civil construction, and public infrastructure delivery.

The Project Manager - Construction will oversee projects from planning through completion, managing schedules, budgets, field operations, subcontractors, and client relationships. This is a strong opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys leading complex construction projects, working closely with municipalities and engineering teams, and delivering high-quality results safely and efficiently.

This position offers the opportunity to join a collaborative, team-focused construction environment with supportive leadership, stable project demand, and meaningful infrastructure work that directly impacts growing communities.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage multiple utility construction projects through planning, execution, closeout, and final delivery.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, documentation, and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, vendors, municipalities, engineers, inspectors, and client stakeholders.
- Review construction plans, specifications, drawings, contracts, change orders, and project requirements.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks or delays, and implement solutions to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, company policies, and applicable regulations.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $120,000 to $150,000 per year.
- Direct hire opportunity.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Manage municipal utility construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
- Oversee project timelines, budgets, subcontractors, field operations, and client communication.
- Lead project meetings, status updates, change order management, and issue resolution.
- Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of underground utility and infrastructure projects.

- 6 to 10 years of relevant construction project management experience.
- Proven experience as a Construction Project Manager within the utility construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of civil construction methods and underground utility systems.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, engineering drawings, and project documents.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.
- Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office.
- Strong leadership, communication, organization, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with commercial utility construction.
- Experience managing municipal utility projects and public infrastructure projects.
- Background with water distribution systems.
- Background with sanitary sewer systems.
- Background with storm drainage systems.
- Experience with underground utility installation.