Project Manager - Dry Utilities (Various Sites - Travel Required) at R-2 Contractors, Inc in Grand Rapids, MI | USD100,000-185,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

progress tracking

production rates

materials usage

spec review

scheduling

Proper tracking of project completion, daily production rates, materials, equipment usage, changes to conditions, etc
Read, interpret, understand, and recognize project specifications and project drawings. Utilize all documents to construct the project per design
Schedule building and maintenance

Requirements

hcss

dry utilities

project management

microsoft project

microsoft office

detail‑oriented

Position: Project Manager - Dry UtilitiesLocation: Michigan Preferred (open to individuals willing to travel and work in various locations)Salary: $100 - $185k DOE

Experience with or willingness to be trained on HCSS Software (HeavyJob & HeavyBid)
3-5 year's minimum experience working on dry utilities (underground) or related projects
Able to pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, and a DVR acceptable to the company’s insurance carrier
Must be detail-oriented, organized, and self-driven
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effectively understand the scope of work, terminology, and project documents
This position is subject to drug testing and background check
Experience utilizing many layers of project documents to effectively comply with project building requirements
Experience in PM, CM, or QC roles on large-scale power projects involving civil construction within the power industry
Experience with or willingness to be trained on Microsoft Project
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office
Willing and able to work long hours and in varying conditions

Benefits

401(k) with company match
5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (coverage for the entire family)
Monthly billings
Paid Time Off (PTO) / Sick Leave

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

pre-employment drug screen and background check required
dvr acceptable to the company’s insurance carrier needed

Company

Overview

15 Years

Experience

The company has over 15 years of experience in civil and underground construction.

500 kV

Substation Retrofits

They specialize in complex pole excavation for live 500 kV substations.

Founded in Central Oregon in the mid‑2000s, R‑2 Contractors has grown into a national civil and underground construction specialist.
Licensed to operate across more than a dozen western states, they deliver large‑scale power infrastructure reliably.
A standout capability is their in‑house horizontal directional drilling and complex pole excavation for live substation retrofits.
Typical projects include utility‑scale renewable energy sites, substations, transmission/distribution networks and highway illumination.
They self‑perform excavation, grading, trenching, foundations, conduit and grounding work, plus drilling and rock sawing.
The company expanded from Oregon to open a second office in Arizona in March 2021.

Culture + Values

Deliver the highest quality product while respecting customers, employees, and communities.
Committed to high-quality construction services and a positive work environment where employees feel valued.
Achieve and exceed project expectations through teamwork and collaboration.
Deliver high-quality products with honesty, fairness, and respect.
Main goal is to deliver consistent quality in all efforts.

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

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Services

About Us

Recent Projects

Role

Description

progress tracking

production rates

materials usage

spec review

scheduling

Proper tracking of project completion, daily production rates, materials, equipment usage, changes to conditions, etc
Read, interpret, understand, and recognize project specifications and project drawings. Utilize all documents to construct the project per design
Schedule building and maintenance

Requirements

hcss

dry utilities

project management

microsoft project

microsoft office

detail‑oriented

Position: Project Manager - Dry UtilitiesLocation: Michigan Preferred (open to individuals willing to travel and work in various locations)Salary: $100 - $185k DOE

Experience with or willingness to be trained on HCSS Software (HeavyJob & HeavyBid)
3-5 year's minimum experience working on dry utilities (underground) or related projects
Able to pass pre-employment drug screen, background check, and a DVR acceptable to the company’s insurance carrier
Must be detail-oriented, organized, and self-driven
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effectively understand the scope of work, terminology, and project documents
This position is subject to drug testing and background check
Experience utilizing many layers of project documents to effectively comply with project building requirements
Experience in PM, CM, or QC roles on large-scale power projects involving civil construction within the power industry
Experience with or willingness to be trained on Microsoft Project
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office
Willing and able to work long hours and in varying conditions

Benefits

401(k) with company match
5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (coverage for the entire family)
Monthly billings
Paid Time Off (PTO) / Sick Leave

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

pre-employment drug screen and background check required
dvr acceptable to the company’s insurance carrier needed