About Us
Welcome to United Utility, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. At United Utility, we are committed to powering progress and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment. DBE Utility Services (a division of UU) is an underground utilities company with its main headquarters located in Palm Beach County, FL and a satellite office in Jacksonville, FL. We specialize in directional drilling, water, sewer, gas, fiber, and power. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits package including an employee (only) paid health plan option.
About the Role
As a Project Manager in the water and sewer utility sector, you’ll be the strategic leader driving successful project execution, ensuring seamless operations from start to finish. You will work closely with a dedicated team to manage the day-to-day tasks supporting unit-based contracts. Your work will have a direct impact on the success and efficiency of critical infrastructure projects, helping keep communities running smoothly. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving, and a passion for seeing projects through to successful completion.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide overall management of projects from estimating to construction closeout including but not limited to bidding, procurement, project controls, constructability reviews, material management, pre-construction, construction management, financial tracking and budgeting, progress meetings, final walk throughs, and final closeout.
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Promote open and continuous communication between various customers, departments, and personnel.
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Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
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Direct and coordinate activities of several disciplines on a project of moderate scope and/or a combination of smaller projects
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Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.
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Responsibilities include document control and handling, coordination of project requirements between the field, office, and municipalities.
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Relate to daily activities, whereabouts and progress of multiple construction crews and their projects.
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Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to assign tasks and responsibilities.
Key Qualifications
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3+ years of Estimator/Project Manager experience in underground utility construction.
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A versatile employee bringing a well-rounded understanding of both office and field operations.
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Ability and willingness to travel to job sites and client meetings located within the Southeast. Occasional overnight stays due to distance may be required.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
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Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook MS Project or Primavera, Adobe Pro.
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Must be a self-starter who can work independently.
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Other duties as assigned.
Key Nice-To-Haves
Key Info
Must be able to travel. Overnight travel may be required. Clean Background, Drug Test, and MVR. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk, or hear. The employee must also demonstrate fine motor, hand, and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. Additionally, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms. We embrace and celebrate diversity, fostering an inclusive work environment where all individuals are empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. At United Utility, we believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. Benefits – Paid Time Off, Holidays, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term, Short Term, 401(K) with 100% match on 4% of wage contributions. Weekly Pay.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at Email: HRSC@unitedutility.com Equal Opportunity Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English – Spanish – Arabic - Chinese If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English
