Project Manager

We pride ourselves on our expertise in complex underground utility work, providing services to residential, commercial, and municipal clients.

Our team is dedicated to delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget, while adhering to the highest industry standards.

The salary range for this position is $135,000 -$145,000annually.

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Houston, TX .

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company-paid holidays; and short and long-term disability.

Candidates may apply by clicking the "apply" button in this posting which is hosted on our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers

This opportunity is being communicated internally in accordance with the Company’s Recruiting Transparency and Opportunity Notice process.

Current employees are encouraged to apply through our careers page at https://unitedutility.com/careers

DBE UTILITY SERVICES is seeking a full-time Project Manager.

Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in underground utilities required.

• The PM fosters a positive and collaborative team environment, promotes best practices in project management, and mentors team members to enhance overall project delivery. Additionally, the PM ensures continuous alignment with organizational goals and drives process improvements for future projects.
• Provide overall management of projects from estimating to construction closeout including but not limited to bidding, procurement, project controls, constructability reviews, material management, pre-construction, construction management, financial tracking and budgeting, progress meetings, final walk throughs, and final closeout.
• A versatile employee bringing a well-rounded understanding of both office and field operations.
• Promoting open and continuous communication between various customers, departments, and personnel.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
• Direct and coordinate activities of several disciplines on a project of moderate scope and/or a combination of smaller projects
• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.
• Ability and willingness to travel to job sites and client meetings located within the Southeast. Occasional overnight stays due to distance may be required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Responsibilities include document control and handling, coordination of project requirements between the field, office, and municipalities.
• Relate to daily activities, whereabouts and progress of multiple construction crews and their projects.
• Must be a self-starter who can work independently.
• Other duties as assigned.

This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.

The Company reserves the right to extend or close the posting based on business needs and applicable policy requirements.

Important Information: Applicants may be asked: “Are you currently employed by the Company?” For standard external opportunities, this question is used for applicant classification, reporting, and workforce analytics purposes only.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or staffing firms.

Resumes submitted without a signed, written agreement with the Company and outside the approved HR/Recruiter process will not be reviewed or considered, and the Company will not be responsible for any associated fees.