Excavation Project Manager

Job Summary

The Excavation Project Manager is responsible for coordinating field operations, inspections, utilities, estimating, purchasing, and overall project tracking for all EPX projects. This role acts as a critical liaison between Engineering / Land Development and EPX field operations, ensuring projects progress efficiently, inspections and materials are aligned with schedules, and costs are controlled from pre-construction through completion.

Reports To

Director of Excavation

Works Closely With

• General Superintendent
• Production Coordinator
• Dispatcher
• Engineering / Land Development (LD)

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Field Coordination:
• Coordinate inspections required for excavation, utilities, paving, and related field work
• Serve as liaison between Engineering / Land Development and EPX field operations
• Track progress on all EPX projects, ensuring schedules and milestones are maintained
• Coordinate contract completions and support closeout documentation
• Develop and coordinate weekly field schedules, ensuring all prerequisites are in place (inspections, materials, utilities, equipment, manpower)
• Aid the General Superintendent with daily field operations while handling administrative tasks related to field work
• Identify conflicts or delays and proactively work with field leadership to resolve issues
• Estimating & Takeoffs:
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for excavation, grading, utilities, and site development work
• Develop material, labor, and equipment cost estimates for internal projects and external bids
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project requirements to determine full scope of work
• Collaborate with the Division Manager and General Superintendent to validate estimates, production rates, and sequencing
• Maintain and update a cost database for materials, equipment, and subcontractors to support accurate pricing
• Collaboration & Reporting:
• Provide regular updates to the Division Manager on project status, estimating accuracy, purchasing performance, and budget impacts
• Participate in project handoff meetings to communicate estimated costs, material assumptions, and procurement strategies
• Track and report material costs against approved project budgets
• Support the Production Coordinator in maintaining accurate cost-to-complete and job cost reports

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in excavation, site work, utilities, or heavy civil construction
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and field operations
• Proven experience coordinating inspections, utilities, and multi-project schedules
• Experience with estimating, takeoffs, and material purchasing
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and construction/project management software

Preferred Experience

• Experience working within a self-perform excavation or site-work division
• Familiarity with internal development projects and in-house field crews
• Experience coordinating with engineering, land development, and municipal agencies

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental and vision benefits, life insurance, a 401(k) with company match
• On-site company fitness gym
• Discounts on housing and home appliances