Heavy Civil Project Manager – Underground Utilities

Job overview

The Heavy Civil Project Manager – Underground Utilities role is based in Fairfax, VA, with nationwide project travel approximately three out of four weeks each month and overnight stays as needed. Compensation is $85,000–$130,000 annually, based on experience, plus bonus eligibility. The recruiting description concerns a heavy civil contractor specializing in underground utilities, water, and sewer construction. The project manager leads utility projects from preconstruction through closeout, balancing field coordination with office work. The role manages budgets, schedules, safety, contracts, subcontractors, documentation, and project performance to deliver work within planned cost and schedule.

What you'll do

• Manage underground utility, water, and sewer projects from preconstruction through closeout
• promote jobsite safety
• develop budgets, scopes, schedules, and execution plans
• review drawings, permits, and contracts
• coordinate customers, engineers, field leaders, crews, and subcontractors
• lead preconstruction meetings
• review invoices and track costs and changes
• maintain project documentation and monitor progress.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

heavy civil project manager

underground utilities

fairfax va

nationwide project travel

travel 3 of 4 weeks

water and sewer construction

project budgets

construction scheduling

safety coordination

subcontractor management

$85k–$130k/year

bonus eligible

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Travel is expected approximately three out of four weeks each month; 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.