Doublewood Construction | Project Manager

Position Overview

Davey Resource Group Inc. is seeking an experiencedProject Manager with a strong background in electric utility or telecommunications construction. This role is boots-on-the-groundideal for someone who thrives in the field leading crews and ensuring projects stay on track safe and client-ready. This is not a desk job. Youll travel extensively (up to 75%) to project sites working closely with field personnelLinemen Foremen and Subcontractorswhile maintaining direct communication with project leaders and clients. Youll be just as comfortable reviewing budgets and project forecasts as you are troubleshooting issues in the Utility Construction Project Manager supports the successful execution of medium-sized client projects working under the direction of an Account Manager. This mid-level leadership position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of project delivery including planning budgeting scheduling resourcing and ensuring work meets client specifications with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. The Project Manager will serve as a critical liaison between clients and internal field teams maintaining accountability for both performance outcomes and team leadership. Strong communication problem-solving and organizational skills are essential as is the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Job Duties

What Youll Do:

• Lead field operations on utility construction projects ensuring safety quality and production goals are met.
• Be the main point of contact between crews and clients providing updates troubleshooting issues and resolving challenges on-site.
• Manage project schedules costs resources and deliverables from kickoff through closeout.
• Oversee and support a variety of team members including foremen project coordinators subcontractors and linemen.
• Monitor field performance and project progress through regular site visits.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards partnering with the Safety Team when necessary.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to track financials billing and project forecasts.
• Contribute to the hiring onboarding and mentorship of field staff.
• Participate in bid development and proposals contributing technical insight from the field.
• Enforce and model a strong safety culture across all work.

Who You Are:

• A field-seasoned leader with 3 years of experience in the electric utility or telecom construction industry.
• Comfortable spending most of your time on-site not in an office.
• A confident communicator who can speak the language of both linemen and clients.
• Able to balance project execution with field team leadership troubleshooting and budget awareness.
• Highly organized and skilled at adapting in fast-paced dynamic environments.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3 years of experience in electric utility or telecom construction.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Understanding of construction standards safety protocols (OSHA) and utility operations.
• Experience with project budgets invoicing and forecasting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Google Workspace and standard project tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel 75100% of the time.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• 45 years of utility industry experience with 2 years in a supervisory/project manager role.
• Familiarity with pole loading analysis OSP design software or utility GIS tools.
• OSHA 1910.269 training (or willingness to obtain).
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering or a related field.

Additional Information

Benefits:
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.
Group health plans*
Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
Life insurance*
Paid parental leave
401k with up to a 4% company match**
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
Holidays and paid time off*
Payroll savings plan*
Charitable matching gift program*
Employee referral bonus program *
Employee Educational Scholarship*
Davey Family Scholarship*
20% discount on all Davey services*
Cell phone discounts*
Vehicle purchase discount program*
Plus so much more!