Job Summary

MOR Construction Services, Inc. is a locally owned and operated contractor seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing team of highly motivated professionals. We are looking for a reliable, hardworking individual with strong leadership skills and extensive underground utility experience.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Preparation

- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables based on contract documents and client requirements.

- Develop detailed project plans including schedules, phasing, crew needs, equipment requirements, and material procurement.

- Review drawings, specifications, permits, and utility locates to ensure full job readiness.

Field & Team Leadership

- Coordinate and direct field crews performing excavation, trenching, utility piping, and small concrete placements.

- Assign responsibilities, provide guidance, and serve as the primary point of contact for project staff.

- Promote and enforce company safety policies, OSHA standards, and jobsite best practices.

Budget & Cost Management

- Prepare and manage project budgets, cost codes, and forecasts.

- Monitor labor, material, and equipment costs to ensure work remains within budget.

- Approve invoices, purchase orders, and change orders as needed.

Risk, Issue, and Quality Management

- Identify potential risks such as site conflicts, utility interferences, or schedule impacts.

- Resolve field issues promptly and adjust plans when necessary.

- Ensure work meets all quality standards, municipal requirements, and inspection protocols.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

- Serve as the primary liaison for municipal officials, inspectors, engineers, and commercial facility representatives.

- Provide regular project updates, coordinate schedule changes, and manage client expectations.

- Attend project meetings, site walkthroughs, and progress reviews.

Project Tracking & Reporting

- Monitor progress against schedule milestones and contract deliverables.

- Use project data to track productivity, performance, and operational efficiency.

- Prepare internal and client-facing reports as required.

Project Closeout

- Oversee completion of punch-list items, final inspections, and as-built documentation.

- Close out contracts, release resources, and conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned.

Essential Skills

- Leadership: Ability to direct crews, coordinate subcontractors, and promote a productive and safe work environment.

- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with municipalities, commercial clients, and internal teams.

- Organization: Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks, schedules, documents, and priorities.

- Problem-Solving: Capable of identifying field issues and implementing effective, timely solutions.

- Time Management: Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and maintain project momentum.

- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with project management software, Microsoft Office Suite, digital plan-reading tools, and construction documentation.

- Industry Knowledge: Understanding of excavation practices, underground utilities, small concrete work, jobsite safety, and municipal standards.

Basic Qualifications

-Legally Authorized to work in the United States

-Associates degree

-3-5 years of construction management experience

-3-5 years of excavation or underground utility experience

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Education:

- Associate (Required)

Experience:

- Construction: 3 years (Required)

- Excavation or underground Utility: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person