Construction Management·Confirmed live in the last 24 hours·
Full-timeSan Antonio, TX, USANo salary listed
About the Job
Requirements
Proven experience in underground utility construction or a similar industry.
Strong understanding of underground utility systems, materials, and construction methods.
Proficiency in project management software, including Heavy Job, Heavy Big, and Foundation.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal construction regulations.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites as needed.
Responsibilities
Develop the overall project plan for utility installation, including sequencing, phasing, and execution strategy for water, sewer, storm, and telecom utilities.
Create and manage project budgets, track labor, equipment, and material costs, and approve expenditures.
Develop the master schedule and key milestones for excavation, pipe installation, testing, subcontractor mobilization, and restoration.
Allocate crews, subcontractors, heavy equipment, and major material orders.
Provide high-level direction to the Superintendent, resolve major field conflicts such as utility clashes and delays, and communicate client feedback to the Superintendent.
Oversee permitting strategy and compliance with city and municipal requirements.
Ensure adherence to specifications, including pipe grade, compaction, pressure testing, and inspections.
Enforce company safety policies and ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.
Identify major risks, including unknown utilities, soil conditions, and weather delays, and develop mitigation plans.
Manage subcontractor contracts, scope, and performance.
Review and approve critical documentation and reports.
Approve major material purchases and vendor agreements.
Review production, monitor installed quantities, report to stakeholders, evaluate deficiencies, and develop strategies to overcome them.
Oversee overall project administration and reporting requirements, and schedule meetings and reviews as appropriate.
Desired Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Professional Engineer license or Project Management Professional certification.
Experience working with geographic information system mapping tools and utility locating technology.
Familiarity with green infrastructure or sustainable construction practices.
Experience with estimating software, including PlanSwift, Heavy Bid, and HCSS Plans.
Job Summary: Ella Contracting is seeking an Underground Utilities Project Manager responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of underground utility construction projects. This includes water, sewer, storm drainage, and other underground infrastructure. The Project Manager ensures projects are completed on time, within budget, managing changes, and meeting quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities: Project Planning
Develop overall project plan for utility installation (water, sewer, storm, telecom), including sequencing, phasing, and execution strategy
Budget Management
Creates and manages project budget, tracks costs (labor, equipment, materials), and approves expenditures
Scheduling & Time Management
Develops master schedule and key milestones (excavation, pipe install, testing, sub mobilization, restoration, etc.)
Resource Allocation
Allocates crews, subcontractors, heavy equipment, and major material orders
Field Operations Coordination
Provides high-level direction to Superintendent; resolves major field conflicts (utility clashes, delays) Communicate client feedback to Superintendent for their awareness
Utility Coordination & Permitting
Oversee permitting strategy and compliance with city/municipal requirements
Quality Assurance
Ensures adherence to specifications (pipe grade, compaction, pressure testing, inspections)
Safety Oversight
Enforces company safety policies and ensures compliance with OSHA standards
Risk Management
Identifies major risks (unknown utilities, soil conditions, weather delays) and develops mitigation plans
Subcontractor Management
Manages subcontractor contracts, scope, and performance
Documentation & As-Builts
Reviews and approves critical documentation and reports
Material Management
Approves major material purchases and vendor agreements
Progress Tracking & Reporting
Reviews production, monitors installed quantities, and reports to stakeholders, evaluates deficiencies and strategies to overcome.
Administrative Support
Oversees overall project administration and reporting requirements, schedules meetings/reviews as appropriate.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred).
Proven experience in underground utility construction or a similar industry.
Strong understanding of underground utility systems, materials, and construction methods.
Proficiency in project management software (Heavy Job, Heavy Big, Foundation).
Knowledge of local, state, and federal construction regulations.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Engineering (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience working with GIS mapping tools and utility locating technology.
Familiarity with green infrastructure or sustainable construction practices.
Estimating Software plans- Planswift, Heavy Bid, HCSS Plans