Utilities Project Manager

A civil construction project manager specializing in utilities oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of underground and above‑ground utility infrastructure such as water, sewer, storm, gas, and electrical systems. They manage field crews, budgets, schedules, and regulatory compliance to ensure utility installations and relocations are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.

Client Details

Our client is a family‑owned heavy civil construction contractor founded in 1993 and headquartered in New Jersey. The company specializes in utility infrastructure, including water, sewer, stormwater, emergency repairs, trenchless technology, bridge work, excavation, and site development. They serve municipalities, utility authorities, and private clients across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, offering rapid mobilization for emergency work and complex utility installations

Description

• Oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of underground and above‑ground utility projects, including water, sewer, storm drainage, gas, and electrical systems.
• Manages field crews, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and safety to ensure utility installations meet engineering specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Interprets civil and utility drawings, resolves conflicts with existing infrastructure, and ensures proper permitting, inspections, and quality control.
• Communicates with municipalities, utility authorities, engineers, and stakeholders to maintain project progress and address issues.
• Identifies risks, manages change orders, and maintains documentation such as as‑builts, daily reports, and compliance records.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

• Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of utility design, trench safety, pipe installation methods, testing procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Proactive Planning: Builds accurate schedules, budgets, and logistics plans while anticipating risks such as utility conflicts, environmental constraints, or unforeseen site conditions.
• Strong Leadership: Manages crews with clarity, supports safe work practices, and maintains high productivity standards.
• Effective Communication: Coordinates seamlessly with municipalities, utility authorities, inspectors, engineers, and clients to resolve issues quickly and maintain transparency.
• Quality & Compliance Focus: Ensures all installations meet specifications, passes inspections, and maintains precise documentation, including as‑builts and daily reports.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Quickly adapts to field challenges-unknown utilities, groundwater issues, material delays-by developing safe, practical solutions.
• Results Driven: Consistently delivers projects on time and within budget while building strong client relationships and a reputation for reliability.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range dependent upon experience.
• Opportunities for bonus and additional compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package included in the offer.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a respected organization in the Property industry.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.