Project Manager - Underground Utilities

About the role

A well-established underground utility contractor in the Indianapolis market is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee water, wastewater, sewer, and underground infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity for a proven Project Manager who understands both the operational and financial sides of heavy civil construction and can successfully manage multiple projects from preconstruction through final closeout.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple underground utility and water/wastewater projects simultaneously
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Manage projects from preconstruction and estimating through completion and closeout
• Coordinate with field crews, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, municipalities, and project stakeholders
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project requirements
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, billings, and project documentation
• Track job costs, labor, equipment, production, and overall project profitability
• Conduct project meetings with operations and subcontractors
• Perform site visits to monitor production, quality, and safety
• Manage owner and subcontractor contracts
• Assist with estimating, site surveys, and project planning
• Maintain accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and project P&L
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget

Requirements

• 3+ years of construction/project management experience
• Water/wastewater or underground utility construction experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing municipal underground infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of water, sanitary sewer, excavation, trenching, and underground construction
• Experience with project budgets, forecasting, cost accounting, and P&L management
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contracts
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience coordinating field operations and subcontractors
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and construction/project management software
• Primavera/P6 experience is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Long-term career growth with an established underground utility contractor