Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager, Underground Utilities

Job overview

The Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager, Underground Utilities role is based in Fairfax, VA, with work on nationwide projects and travel required approximately three out of four weeks each month. Compensation is $85,000–$130,000 per year, plus bonus eligibility. The employer is 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, and subcontractors. The role manages budgets, schedules, safety, documentation, and project execution to deliver utility and water infrastructure work.

What you'll do

• Manage underground utility, water, and sewer projects from preconstruction through closeout
• promote safety through site visits and coordination
• 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
• review invoices and track costs and changes
• maintain documentation and monitor progress using project management tools.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

project manager

heavy civil construction

underground utilities

fairfax va

nationwide projects

travel required

water construction

sewer construction

project budgets

project scheduling

safety coordination

$85k–$130k annually

bonus eligibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Travel is expected approximately three out of four weeks each month, with business travel, lodging, and per diem covered by the company.

About the employer

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