Project Manager – Heavy Civil / Utility / Commercial Civil Construction

About the role

3 Forks Services is hiring an experienced and dependable Project Manager to oversee heavy civil, utility, and commercial civil construction projects in the Williston, ND area.

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of projects from start to finish, manage schedules and crews, coordinate with customers and subcontractors, and make sure work is completed safely, efficiently, on time, and to company standards.

The right candidate will be organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment where communication, accountability, and problem-solving matter every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil, utility, and commercial civil construction projects from start to finish
• Cook up crews, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, materials, and schedules
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and project documents
• Track project progress, production, costs, change orders, and deadlines
• Communicate regularly with owners, customers, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Conduct project site visits and coordinate daily or weekly field needs
• Identify potential issues early and help resolve problems that may affect schedule, budget, safety, or quality
• Aid with project planning, sequencing, and resource allocation
• Maintain accurate documentation, including daily updates, project notes, photos, RFIs, change orders, and reports
• Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, company standards, and customer expectations
• Promote and enforce jobsite safety, company policies, and quality standards
• Support estimating, bidding, scheduling, and closeout processes as needed

Project Types May Include

• Heavy civil construction
• Underground utilities
• Water, sewer, storm, and drainage systems
• Commercial site development
• Earthwork and grading
• Roadway and access work
• Excavation and backfill
• Utility infrastructure
• Concrete, aggregate, and general civil scopes

Qualifications

• Previous project management experience in heavy civil, utility, commercial civil, or related construction required
• Strong understanding of civil construction operations, sequencing, and field coordination
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, scopes, and project documents
• Experience coordinating crews, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and materials
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and project documentation preferred
• Basic computer skills required
• Experience with construction software, scheduling tools, Bluebeam, Procore, HCSS, Microsoft Project, Excel, or similar programs is a plus
• Valid driver’s license required
• Must be dependable, professional, safety-minded, and able to work independently

Benefits

Competitive compensation package based on experience ($120,000+)

Health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and other benefits offered

Professional growth opportunities within a supportive team environment