Heavy Civil Project Manager – Underground Utilities

Job overview

The Heavy Civil Project Manager – Underground Utilities role is onsite and project-based, with the listing location in Washington, DC and projects in Fairfax, VA and nationwide. Compensation is $85,000–$130,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility. The recruiting description identifies the employer as a heavy civil contractor specializing in underground utilities, water, and sewer construction. The project manager leads projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating field teams, customers, engineers, subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and documentation. The role supports safe, controlled project delivery across underground utility, water, and sewer work, with travel to project sites approximately three out of four weeks each month.

What you'll do

• Manage underground utility, water, and sewer projects from preconstruction through closeout
• promote job-site safety
• develop budgets, scopes, schedules, and execution plans
• review drawings, permits, specifications, and contracts
• coordinate customers, engineers, superintendents, crews, and subcontractors
• lead preconstruction meetings
• manage subcontractor schedules, invoices, costs, and changes
• maintain project documentation and monitor progress.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy civil project manager

underground utilities

washington dc

fairfax va

solid rock recruiting

water and sewer construction

project management

budgeting

scheduling

$85k–$130k/year

bonus eligible

nationwide travel

travel 3 of 4 weeks

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual bonus eligibility, vehicle and/or car allowance, company-covered travel, lodging and per diem, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, and health savings and flexible spending account options.

Why this role

Travel is expected approximately three out of four weeks each month, including overnight stays as needed; business travel, lodging, and per diem are covered.

About the employer

Solid Rock Recruiting LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.