Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Project Manager

Status: Full-time/Exempt

Reports to: Utility Construction Services Manager

Work Schedule: M-F (flexible hours)

Compensation: $100,000-130,000

This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends on applicants credentials.

At Utilitra, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, and credentials, when determining the base salary offered.

Company Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance (medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are provided)
• 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary)
• Paid holidays
• Paid personal/sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid parental leave
• Educational assistance
• Various discount programs

About Our Company:

Utilitra is a woman-owned provider of design, construction, and technology solutions, delivering trusted expertise across the full spectrum of infrastructure. Our diverse team of skilled professionals supports clients from the ground to the cloud, offering everything from underground construction and engineering to advanced technology, security, and IT solutions.

We are proud to be recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the Largest Woman‑Owned Businesses in the St. Louis area, one of St. Louis's 50 Fastest‑Growing Companies, and a Best Places to Work finalist. In addition, the St. Louis Post‑Dispatch has named Utilitra a Top Workplace for seven consecutive years.

Overview:

Lead utility construction projects from pre-construction through closeout

Summary of Responsibilities and Roles:

• Intimately involved with the bid process, often contributing information and recommendations on the bid itself
• Reviews specifications and plans to determine the scope of work on projects
• Assesses needs and gathers information from multiple stakeholders at the onset of a new project; presents data and information
• Meticulously attends to a myriad of details
• Proactively manages utility construction projects from winning the bid to completing the work in conjunction with leadership team and Foremen.
• Establishes project objectives, performance and quality standards and lays out the project plan in accordance with contract specifications
• Assigns work
• Initiates and maintains contact with customers and other people to facilitate project activities
• Monitors and controls projects; provides direction to onsite foremen to drive schedule and adhere to established budget and profitability goals
• Represents the company in project meetings and attends strategy sessions
• Works with contract administrators
• Identifies, applies for, obtains and maintains all applicable permits
• May requisition supplies and materials; keeps sufficient inventory on hand to achieve project objectives
• Invites subcontractors to bid on work that cannot be self-performed
• Vets and selects subcontractors
• Reviews and approves submittals from subcontractors
• Develops detailed staffing schedules to ensure that all work will be done on time, inspected and delivered to the customer as final when anticipated
• Anticipates problems before they occur and collaborates with crews, customer and leaders to resolve them
• Schedules and runs jobsite meetings
• Communicates clearly and effectively with crews, foremen, leaders, customers and the general public; keeps team members accurately informed
• Interprets and explains plans and contract terms to staff, crews and customers
• Effectively manages client expectations; communicates delays promptly
• When appropriate, says "no" and sets appropriate boundaries to ensure that we operate within the scope of work as agreed
• If work outside the agreed upon scope is desired, communicates the need for additional documentation and any associated costs with the changes
• Provides reports on work progress, costs and scheduling; reports overruns as soon as possible
• Visits all job sites to ensure that work is performed to standards, meets quality and safety requirements, and that everyone works in a safe manner
• Comply with, enforce, and support Utilitra safety philosophy, safety training, safety manual and OSHA
• Ensure all assigned personnel use/wear all appropriate personal protective equipment and tools
• Foster an environment where safety is expected; correct unsafe behavior immediately and consistently
• Diligently monitor safety in all situations; proactively work to prevent accidents and injuries at all times
• Stop work that is being performed in an unsafe manner
• Take corrective/disciplinary action for repetitive safety violations
• Reinforce safety rules and the importance of everyone going home safely in meetings, toolbox talks, JSAs, and other opportunities
• Works closely with the Project Accountant to ensure project billing aligns with progress on the project, customer expectations and changes that occur at the last minute
• Continuously reviews costs to ensure that projects remain profitable and brings any concerns to the attention of the project team
• Documents decisions and agreements, project WIP, design changes, customer specifications, accomplishment of goals
• Consults with appropriate leaders on all issues that could potentially result in legal action
• Effectively manages the timely Close Out of projects
• Prepares "punch lists" of items to complete near the end of projects; verifies those items are completed
• Conducts gap analysis when projects close comparing actual costs to anticipated costs, profits, and timelines; makes recommendations for future bids; communicates lessons learned to all appropriate parties to prevent mistakes and repetitive problems; seeks out ways to improve scheduling, quality, efficiency, communication and procedures
• Actively serves as an ambassador of Utilitra in the community
• Uphold the culture of Utilitra on company premises or at company sponsored events.

Required Education, Experience or Background:

• Experience in leading utility construction projects
• Gas transmission and distribution system installation
• Water distribution system installation
• Directional boring
• Trenching and excavating for electrical, water, gas and sewer system installation
• Grading for utility installation
• SWPPP installation and maintenance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred Experience in lieu of a degree will be considered, but is at the discretion of leadership
• Strong leadership and influencing skills required
• Negotiation skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Presentation experience
• 3 years' experience leading construction trades
• Ability to adhere to a schedule and reliably show up for all scheduled shifts on time
• Strong skills with organization, communication and attention to detail
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new scheduling, project management and accounting software
• Microsoft Office suite
• Microsoft Project, Primavera or other industry recognized scheduling software
• Experience with B2W and Viewpoint/Vista preferred
• Must maintain or complete OSHA 30 hour course within one year of being hired
• This role may require periodic travel to jobsites, requiring overnight stays when necessary

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed both in an office and on job sites, inside and outside; exposed to extreme heat and cold, as well as multiple weather conditions
• Must be able to drive, have drivers' license and clean driving record
• Sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, crawl, climb or balance may be required to perform inspections on job sites

Travel Requirements:

• Travel is required up to 25% of the time to active job sites, client meetings, and company offices.
• Overnight travel may be required depending on project location and phase.

Utilitra is committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where diversity is expected and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches our mission, vision, and core values and is a critical component of our company's success.

Utilitra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We proudly extend consideration for employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, protected veteran status, or any other criteria protected by law.