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Project Manager - Excavation

Simonson Construction Services, Inc.
Ashland, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026

Job Summary
At Simonson Construction Services, Inc., our Excavation Project Managers lead project teams to successfully manage complex construction projects. Scopes of work include, but are not limited to, site development, underground utilities, directional drilling, and water/wastewater treatment plants.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the project team, including designers, superintendents, foremen, field laborers, and administrative staff.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules.
  • Oversee project purchasing.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, material procurement, and delivery logistics.
  • Serve as the primary administrative point of contact with the owner, including negotiation of financial disputes and change orders.
  • Fully understand and manage the details of each project’s scope of work.
  • Create and maintain accurate project cost reports.
  • Document and negotiate scope changes that may impact completion or contract costs with subcontractors and owners.
  • Supervise field implementation of the quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) plan alongside the project superintendent.
  • Collaborate with superintendents and the safety director to develop and implement the project safety plan.
  • Estimate costs for smaller projects.
  • Coordinate equipment needs across active projects.

Qualifications

Preferred experience in:

  • Water and wastewater treatment plants
  • Underground utility work
  • Site development
  • Directional drilling.
  • Experience with GPS/UTS machine control is a plus, but not required.
  • Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or Engineering or 3-5 years of experience in commercial site development and underground utility construction.
  • Proven ability to manage one large-scale project (over $5 million) or multiple smaller projects simultaneously, including oversight of all related personnel.
  • Strong Knowledge of construction processes, design, cost reporting and cash flow management.
  • Proficiency in construction-related software, project management tools, and scheduling.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Simonson Construction Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Pay: From $1,234.00 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Company truck
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid military leave
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,234

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