Project Manager - UMI

The role

The UMI Project Manager plans, coordinates, and oversees underground maintenance, inspection, and infrastructure projects. This role manages schedules, budgets, manpower, equipment, subcontractors, and client relationships.

What you will do

• Manage all phases of underground maintenance and inspection projects.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, manpower forecasts, and resource allocation plans.
• Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, operators, and field personnel.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential risks, delays, or cost overruns.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Review project drawings, specifications, contracts, and scope requirements.
• Prepare and submit project reports, forecasts, change orders, RFIs, and client updates.
• Manage project financial performance including budgeting, cost tracking, billing, and profit/loss analysis.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, utility representatives, and regulatory agencies.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate communication between field operations and management.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of construction, utility, underground maintenance, inspection, or infrastructure project management experience.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
• Experience managing crews, equipment, subcontractors, and multiple active projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to walk active construction sites and uneven terrain.
• Ability to stand, sit, climb, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times while on project sites.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• PMP, CCM, or similar project management certification.
• Experience in underground utility construction, maintenance, inspection, and rehabilitation projects.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and utility industry standards.
• Experience with estimating and project controls software.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

About the company

Loenbro is a construction lifecycle partner across the U.S. serving industries including Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication.