Utility Construction Project Manager

Location: Texas Headquarters, located in The Colony, TX

Founded in 1906, John Burns has a diverse, growing portfolio with a varied private and public customer base in General Contracting, Electrical Infrastructure and Telecommunications. We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure systems to connect people and improve their lives.

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The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment, communicates effectively with both field and office personnel, and has a proven track record of delivering utility construction projects safely, on time, and within budget. Experience managing projects throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area and maintaining strong relationships with municipalities, inspectors, and clients is highly desirable.

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We’re looking for you to do the following:

1. Manage multiple utility construction projects simultaneously from pre-construction through project completion

2. Develop and maintain project schedules to ensure timely completion

3. Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports

4. Coordinate field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers

5. Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, engineers, municipalities, inspectors, and clients

6. Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and scope of work

7. Identify and resolve project issues while minimizing schedule and financial impacts

8. Manage project documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout documents

9. Conduct regular project site visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance

10. Ensure projects comply with company safety standards, OSHA regulations, and local municipality requirements

11. Lead project meetings and provide progress updates to executive leadership

12. Work closely with estimating and operations teams during project turnover

13. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and business partners

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You Have:

1. Strong leadership and decision-making abilities

2. Excellent organizational and time management skills

3. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

4. Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

5. Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

6. High level of professionalism and accountability

7. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

8. Experience with project management software such as Procore, HCSS, HeavyJob, HeavyBid, Viewpoint, or similar platforms preferred

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Preferred Experience:

1. Commercial utility construction

2. Municipal utility projects

3. Water distribution systems

4. Sanitary sewer systems

5. Storm drainage systems

6. Utility relocation projects

7. Dry utility coordination

8. DOT or public infrastructure projects

9. Working with cities throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

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We Have:

1. The opportunity to have influence in a team-based culture that rewards collaboration, problem solving and process improvement

2. A commitment to your professional development

3. Varied career path opportunities across the different disciplines in the company

4. A new, robust enterprise resource planning software solution

5. Great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company contribution, profit sharing plan, long-term disability

6. Team outings and an opportunity to get involved and make a difference with various charities in the community

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What We Offer:

1. Competitive salary ($120,000–$150,000 DOE)

2. Performance bonus opportunities

3. Vehicle allowance

4. Medical, dental, and vision insurance

5. 401(k) with company match

6. Company Profit Sharing

7. Paid Time Off and paid holidays

8. Career advancement opportunities

9. Stable, growing company with long-term projects throughout the DFW area

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