Utilities Project Manager

A utilities project manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of infrastructure projects involving services like water, gas, electric, or telecommunications. They ensure projects meet regulatory standards, stay on schedule and budget, and effectively manage contractors, permits, and stakeholder communication.

Client Details

Our client is a family‑owned heavy construction company based in New Jersey, specializing in sewer, water, bridge, trenchless technology, and emergency utility services for municipalities, utility authorities, and private clients across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Founded in 1993, the company is known for its expertise in utility infrastructure, rapid emergency response, and commitment to safety, quality, and integrity

Description

• Oversees planning, coordination, and execution of utility infrastructure projects such as water, sewer, gas, or electric systems.
• Manages project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinates with engineers, contractors, vendors, and municipal or regulatory agencies.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Identifies and mitigates project risks, addressing issues that could impact scope, cost, or schedule.
• Communicates project updates to stakeholders and prepares documentation and reports.
• Supervises on‑site activities, ensuring quality control and adherence to technical specifications.
• Manages emergency or unplanned utility work, ensuring rapid and efficient response.

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

• Extensive Utilities Experience: Has hands‑on experience managing water, sewer, gas, electric, or other utility infrastructure projects, with a clear track record of delivering complex field work safely and efficiently.
• Strong Project Management Skills: Demonstrates proficiency in budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management, often with experience using PM tools such as MS Project or Primavera.
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge: Understands local, state, and federal regulations governing utility work, including permitting, environmental requirements, and safety standards (OSHA, DOT, DEP, etc.).
• Technical Competency: Comfortable reading engineering drawings, utility plans, and specifications, and collaborating effectively with engineers, contractors, inspectors, and municipal stakeholders.
• Leadership & Communication: Provides clear direction to field crews and contractors, communicates project status to leadership and clients, and can handle high‑pressure situations with professionalism.
• Problem‑Solving Mindset: Anticipates challenges-such as site constraints, emergency repairs, or community disruptions-and quickly develops practical, cost‑effective solutions.
• Safety‑Focused: Shows a strong commitment to enforcing safety protocols and fostering a culture of accountability on job sites.
• Adaptable & Responsive: Excels in fast‑moving environments, especially in utilities work where emergency situations may require rapid mobilization and decision‑making.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range, dependent upon experience.
• Opportunities for a bonus and additional compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package included in the offer.
• Opportunity to work with a medium-sized company in the property industry.
• Challenging and rewarding career in a permanent position.

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.