Georgia Utility Manager | Heavy Civil & Underground Utilities
Location: Georgia | Travel to Project Sites Throughout the State
Company: Gregory Construction
Position Type: Full-Time | Field-Based
Position Summary
Gregory Construction is seeking an experienced Georgia Utility Manager to oversee underground utility construction operations across our Georgia projects.
This is a hands-on, field-focused leadership position responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality installation of water mains, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and associated underground utility systems.
Candidates must hold an active Georgia Utility Manager License and have at least 3 years of direct underground utility construction experience.
We're looking for someone who understands underground utility operations, can work directly with field crews and project leadership, and takes ownership of safety, quality, compliance, and project execution.
What You'll Do
Oversee underground utility installation, including water mains, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, piping, and associated structures.
Manage field activities involving excavation, trenching, bedding, pipe installation, backfill, compaction, and utility tie-ins.
Work closely with Superintendents, Foremen, Project Managers, inspectors, and field crews to coordinate daily operations.
Review civil drawings, utility profiles, elevations, specifications, and installation requirements.
Ensure utility work meets approved plans, permits, applicable regulations, and quality standards.
Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, scheduling, inspections, and field production.
Identify and resolve utility conflicts, constructability challenges, and installation issues.
Oversee required testing, inspections, documentation, and utility acceptance.
Reinforce OSHA excavation and trench safety requirements, including shoring, dewatering, and safe work practices.
Provide technical guidance to field teams while maintaining strong communication with clients, engineers, and utility representatives.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
Active Georgia Utility Manager License (Required).
Minimum 3 years of direct underground utility construction experience.
Proven experience overseeing underground utility installations and field operations.
Strong knowledge of water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, excavation, and trenching operations.
Ability to interpret civil construction drawings, grades, elevations, and utility specifications.
Understanding of OSHA excavation and trench safety requirements.
Experience coordinating with field crews, inspectors, engineers, and project leadership.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel between Georgia project sites.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as a Utility Manager, Utility Superintendent, or similar field leader.
Background in heavy civil, site development, industrial, or mission-critical construction.
Experience with large-diameter piping, deep excavations, complex utility tie-ins, and underground utility conflicts.
Strong understanding of field productivity, construction sequencing, and quality control.
Work Environment & Travel
Field-based position requiring regular presence on active construction sites throughout Georgia.
Travel between assigned Georgia projects as operational needs require.
Ability to work outdoors, navigate uneven terrain, and operate safely around excavation and heavy equipment.
Flexibility to support inspections, utility tie-ins, shutdowns, and critical project activities.
Why Gregory Construction?
Gregory Construction is a growing, faith-driven heavy civil contractor specializing in earthwork, underground utilities, concrete, and site development for large-scale infrastructure and mission-critical projects.
Our team is built around five core values: Safety, Integrity, Communication, Excellence, and Determination.
We're looking for experienced construction professionals who take pride in their work, lead by example, and want to be part of a company committed to doing things the right way.
