Civil Utility Project Manager

Location:North West Houston TX
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Role

LK Jordan is seeking an experienced Civil Utility Project Manager to lead sitework and underground utility construction projects. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of civil projects including planning budgeting scheduling coordination and execution of utility scopes.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing wet utility systems (water sanitary sewer storm drain and fire lines) and be able to interpret civil drawings utility plans profiles and specifications to drive project success.

This position involves a balanced mix of office responsibilities and field presence supporting multiple active job sites. Responsibilities include coordinating with field crews and subcontractors overseeing project activities resolving field issues and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Travel between job sites may be required based on project needs. The ideal candidate must be able to step in with minimal ramp-up take ownership of projects and contribute immediately in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil/sitework projects from preconstruction through completion
• Review and interpret civil drawings utility plans profiles and specifications
• Develop and manage project budgets schedules and cost forecasts
• Coordinate with field crews subcontractors engineers and inspectors
• Oversee utility installation including water sewer storm and fire systems
• Track material procurement deliveries and vendor coordination
• Lead project meetings and maintain communication with stakeholders
• Manage RFIs submittals and change orders
• Ensure compliance with safety standards including trenching and excavation
• Coordinate inspections testing and final project closeout

Requirements

• 5 years of experience managing civil/sitework or utility projects
• Hands-on experience with wet utilities (water sanitary sewer storm drain fire lines)
• Strong ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings
• Experience managing budgets schedules and multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with MS Project and Excel
• Knowledge of grading surveying and utility installation processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ground-up commercial industrial or development projects
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Civil Engineering or related field
• Certifications such as OSHA 30 Confined Space or Trenching/Excavation

What Were Looking For

• Strong leadership and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to solve problems quickly in a high-pressure environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective communicator across field teams engineers and owners
• Someone who can take ownership and run projects independently

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For immediate consideration send your updated resume to with CPM in the subject line.