Project Manager- Dry Utilities

Project Manager

Do you want to play a critical role in building America's infrastructure? Are you a proactive problem solver who enjoys collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders to get results? Do you take ownership of your projects and make sure things get done? Do you take pride in the quality of your work and double-check the details? Are you a lifetime learner who enjoys improving systems and processes?

If you enjoy leading self-performing crews in heavy civil work, including underground utilities and site development, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a Project Manager with direct experience managing power, telecommunications, fiber optic, earthwork, and site civil projects from start to finish in the Aiken, SC area.

Responsibilities:

• Align labor, equipment, and crews for optimal field production across all civil and utility scopes
• Generate accurate and timely project information for heavy civil and utility work
• Develop a deep understanding of plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Build and maintain the project plan, including sequencing for power, telecommunications, fiber optic, earthwork, and structures
• Create the preliminary project schedule and maintain weekly progress updates
• Perform full job setup including contract review, cost codes, utility quantity tracking, and budget oversight
• Catalog and track submittals, RFIs, PCOs, quantities, equipment, and material procurement specific to civil and utility work
• Lead subcontractor and supplier buyout for pipe materials, structures, excavation support, and specialty civil items
• Submit all required information and questions for efficient field execution
• Prepare and submit change orders tied to scope growth in utilities, earthwork, and structures
• Submit timely pay applications while keeping accounts receivable current
• Lead in internal planning & measurement processes
• Provide supervision, direction, communication, and development of the project team, including field supervision
• Maintain strong customer relationships by staying engaged throughout all civil and utility phases of the project

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in heavy civil construction
• Experience managing power, telecommunications, fiber optic, earthwork, and site civil projects
• Proficiency in scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Requirements:

• Must have valid driver's license
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must participate in pre-employment and random drug screening program.
• Subject to a background screening process

To be considered for this position, you must first complete our Culture Index personality survey. Please use the link provided below and select "Project Manager." This assessment will take about 15 minutes of focused time. Please set aside time to complete it start to finish. Please know we use the results of this Index seriously when comparing a candidate to the role and personality traits we've established as necessary to perform this job well. Thank you.