Project Manager- Utility Construction

PUSH, Inc. · Friona, TX · 3 wk ago

On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time

About the role

Project Manager | Utility Construction – The Project Manager owns the financial, contractual, and customer‑facing success of assigned utility construction projects. This role ensures project scope, schedule, costs, change orders, and customer communication are managed with discipline and clarity while maintaining proactive risk visibility, accurate forecasting, and dependable execution. The Project Manager works closely with the Operations Manager and Superintendent to maintain schedule integrity, near‑term readiness, and strong field alignment. This role protects margin, entitlement, cash flow, and customer trust through disciplined forecasting, billing control, change‑order execution, accurate documentation, and early identification of risks, delays, and scope gaps before they impact the project schedule, financial performance, or customer confidence.

PUSH Inc. is a leading utility contractor providing quality infrastructure solutions across the United States. For more than 50 years, our dedicated team members have delivered telecommunications and utility construction projects with integrity, a commitment to safety, and a dedication to excellence.

Responsibilities

Financial and Cost Management – Own project financial performance, including margin protection, cost control, and cash‑flow awareness; track costs, identify variances, maintain cost‑to‑complete forecasting, ensure accurate and timely billing, and monitor WIP, percent‑complete, and production quantities.
Contract Administration – Maintain clear understanding of project scope and contract obligations; capture, price, and submit scope changes early; ensure compliance with contract terms, notice requirements, and documentation standards; protect entitlement through accurate documentation and proactive communication.
Project Planning and Scheduling – Develop, maintain, and actively manage project schedules; coordinate with Superintendents to provide clear direction; ensure materials, permits, locates, subcontractors, and inspections are coordinated; identify risks and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
Customer Communication – Serve as primary customer contact for updates, coordination, and issue resolution; maintain consistent communication on status, risks, and schedule expectations; provide proactive updates on change items and recovery actions.
Field Coordination – Partner with Superintendents and the Operations Manager to align schedule, production, and resources; stay aware of field conditions, risks, and readiness barriers; support field leadership in removing barriers.
Documentation and Reporting – Keep project documentation organized, accurate, and complete (RFIs, change orders, as‑builts, permits, closeout packages); review reports and validate WIP, percent‑complete, and forecasting inputs; ensure records are audit‑ready.
Team Leadership – Lead and support Project Coordinators and administrative staff; provide direction, coaching, and accountability for documentation, billing support, forecasting, and reporting standards; foster collaboration between office and field teams.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work indoors, outdoors, and in all types of weather and ground conditions.
Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, twist, stoop, push, pull, carry, and lift as needed.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs while performing skilled movements.
Ability to travel and be away from home as required by project needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Valid driver’s license required.
5+ years of Project Manager or comparable field‑heavy construction management experience.
Experience managing construction projects, project teams, or utility construction scopes in a fast‑paced environment preferred.
Strong understanding of construction project management and utility construction execution workflows.
Strong planning, scheduling, and milestone‑control capabilities.
Financial understanding of budgets, cost tracking, cost‑to‑complete, WIP, revenue recognition, margin management, and billing conversion.
Ability to interpret contracts, project plans, technical specifications, and field production data.
Ability to identify risks early and develop effective mitigation and contingency plans.
Ability to prepare clear and accurate change orders, RFIs, scopes, schedules, and customer communications.
Working understanding of field construction methods, production rates, and crew workflows.
Ability to coordinate effectively across field teams, customers, subcontractors, and internal departments.
Ability to work extended hours and travel to project sites as required.
Working knowledge of broadband OSP and/or power distribution construction preferred.

Benefits