Underground Construction Manager

Overview

Oversee directional drilling and underground utility projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• safety compliance
• cost tracking
• crew supervision
• plan review
• schedule development
• field operations

Tasks

-Ensure all work adheres to OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and company safety policies. -Track quantities, production rates, and job costs to ensure accurate billing and financial performance. -Supervise field crews, subcontractors, and inspectors to ensure quality, safety, and productivity standards are met. -Review engineering plans, permits, and customer specifications to confirm compliance and resolve conflicts. -Develop and maintain construction schedules, manpower plans, and resource allocations. -Maintain strong communication with clients, municipalities, and utility owners regarding schedules, progress, and field conditions. -Travel regularly to active job sites across NJ, PA, and surrounding areas as needed. -Manage day-to-day field operations for directional drilling and utility installation projects, ensuring safe and efficient execution. -Coordinate with project management, engineering, and procurement teams on material orders, logistics, and change orders. -Support project closeout by overseeing punch lists, restoration, and final acceptance. -Occasional overnight travel may be required. -Conduct site walks, pre-construction meetings, and project progress inspections. -Prepare and submit daily/weekly reports, redlines, and as-built documentation.

Requirements

• hdd
• osha 30
• ms office
• leadership
• 5+ years
• project management

What You Bring

-Must be comfortable around heavy equipment and active drilling/construction operations. Outdoor work in varying weather conditions. -Excellent organizational and communication skills. -Proven ability to lead field teams and manage multiple simultaneous projects. -Primarily field-based role with daily travel to active construction sites throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas. -Strong understanding of horizontal directional drilling, trenchless construction, and right-of-way regulations. -Ability to read and interpret plans, permits, and utility records. -OSHA 30 certification preferred. -Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. -Proficiency with project management tools and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). -Working knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, and cost control. -5+ years of experience managing underground utility or HDD construction projects (fiber, conduit, or telecom preferred).

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About Centerline

-Bridging technology with infrastructure, the company is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge communications and design solutions. -Caters to various industries, including transportation and energy, by executing critical infrastructure projects that shape modern landscapes. -Possesses deep expertise in telecommunications and utilities, offering innovative solutions tailored to client needs. -Known as a trusted partner in large-scale, complex projects, requiring both strategic insight and technical expertise. -Notable work includes advanced communications infrastructure in challenging environments and sustainable energy solutions. -Recognized for agility, adaptability, and a forward-thinking approach to solving intricate design and communication challenges.

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