Utility Construction Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Job overview

The Utility Construction Project Manager / Senior Project Manager role is onsite in Houston, TX, with a stated salary range of $100,000–$175,000 per year. The position supports a growing regional heavy civil contractor working in underground utilities and heavy civil construction. The role owns underground utility and heavy civil projects from pre-construction through closeout, coordinating field and office teams while managing schedule, budget, quality, safety, and owner relationships.

What you'll do

• Lead projects from pre-construction and mobilization through construction, closeout, and warranty
• manage budgets, cost tracking, forecasts, change orders, and billing
• maintain schedules and coordinate crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and equipment
• serve as primary contact for owners, engineers, inspectors, and agencies
• manage submittals, RFIs, contracts, and correspondence
• identify and resolve risks
• partner with field superintendents and operations
• support estimating and bidding as needed
• senior project managers manage larger or multiple projects and mentor junior staff.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

utility construction project manager

senior project manager

houston tx

ambsims & associates

full-time

onsite

underground utilities

heavy civil construction

pipeline projects

project budgeting

project scheduling

$100k–$175k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes a competitive compensation and benefits package, with details to be confirmed with the client.

Why this role

Requires underground utility construction experience and large-diameter pipeline experience is preferred. Project Manager experience target is 3–5 years; Senior Project Manager target is 5–10+ years. Senior PMs may manage multiple or larger projects and mentor junior staff.

About the employer

AMBSIMS & Associates Corp is hiring for this role. Industry: Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.