Project Manager

About the role

DBE, a division of United Utility Services (UUS), is seeking a full-time Project Manager. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of project management experience in underground utilities.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment
• Promote best practices in project management
• Mentor team members to enhance overall project delivery
• Provide overall management of projects from estimating to construction closeout
• Manage bidding, procurement, project controls, constructability reviews, material management, pre-construction, construction management, financial tracking and budgeting, progress meetings, final walk-throughs, and final closeout
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs
• Direct and coordinate activities of several disciplines on a project of moderate scope and/or a combination of smaller projects
• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support
• Ability and willingness to travel to job sites and client meetings located within the Southeast, including occasional overnight stays due to distance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Document control and handling, coordination of project requirements between the field, office, and municipalities
• Relate to daily activities, whereabouts and progress of multiple construction crews and their projects
• Ability and willingness to travel to Florida on a bi-weekly basis, with occasional additional travel as business needs require

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in underground utilities
• Versatile employee with a well-rounded understanding of both office and field operations
• Promote open and continuous communication between various customers, departments, and personnel
• Ability and willingness to travel to job sites and client meetings located within the Southeast, including occasional overnight stays due to distance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to travel to Florida on a bi-weekly basis, with occasional additional travel as business needs require

Qualifications

• Self-starter who can work independently

Skills

• Project Management
• Communication Skills
• Team Leadership
• Financial Tracking
• Procurement Management
• Construction Management
• Scope Management
• Cost Control
• Project Scheduling
• Client Relations
• Travel and Overnight Stays

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability

Pay

The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $145,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs, with occasional overnight stays due to distance.