Project Manager - Underground Utility

Project Manager
Underground Utility Construction

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee trenchless rehabilitation, underground utility, sewer, storm drain, waterline, plumbing, excavation, and infrastructure construction projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading projects from contract award through closeout while managing schedules, budgets, resources, subcontractors, customer relationships, and field operations. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget while maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction and utility projects simultaneously from kickoff through project completion.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and project schedules.
• Monitor project budgets, job costing, profitability, and change order management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, municipalities, engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct project planning meetings and maintain project schedules and milestones.
• Review contracts, scopes of work, permits, specifications, and project requirements.
• Support estimating, bidding, and preconstruction activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Resolve project challenges and coordinate field operations with company leadership.
• Track production metrics, labor utilization, project performance, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare project reports and maintain accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive successful project execution while maintaining strong communication across all stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, construction management, operations management, or military leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, schedules, resources, and project budgets.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Experience within construction, utilities, infrastructure, facilities, public works, military engineering, or industrial operations environments preferred.
• Proficiency with project planning, coordination, and project documentation processes.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Veteran Preference

• Veterans and transitioning service members are strongly encouraged to apply.

Location Requirements

• Projects located throughout the Pacific Northwest.
• Position may require travel to project sites as needed.
• Gig Harbor, WA
• Service Area: Western Washington (King County, Pierce County, Seattle Metro and surrounding areas)

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $110,000 - $140,000
• Performance Incentives
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Long-Term Growth Potential

About Lean Synergy
Lean Synergy Solutions is a Veteran-owned and operated recruiting firm that specializes in aligning top-tier talent with high-impact roles across a variety of industries. Our team, consisting of military veterans and industry specialists, brings a mission-driven approach to workforce solutions. Focused on placing skilled professionals in key roles, we help organizations navigate transformation with precision. We are committed to supporting transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, and civilian professionals by providing access to meaningful, long-term career opportunities in government, public, and private sector positions.