Field-Based Project Manager | Utility Construction

Overview:

Davey Resource Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Utility Construction Project Manager with a strong background in electric utility or telecommunications construction. This role is boots-on-the-ground — ideal for someone who thrives in the field, leading crews and ensuring projects stay on track, safe, and client-ready.

This is not a desk job. You’ll travel extensively (up to 100%) to project sites, working closely with field personnel—linemen, flaggers, foremen, and subcontractors—while maintaining direct communication with project leaders and clients. You'll be just as comfortable reviewing budgets and project forecasts as you are troubleshooting issues in the field.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead field operations on utility construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met.
• Be the main point of contact between crews and clients, providing updates, troubleshooting issues, and resolving challenges on-site.
• Manage project schedules, costs, resources, and deliverables from kickoff through closeout.
• Oversee and support a variety of team members including foremen, project coordinators, subcontractors, and linemen.
• Monitor field performance and project progress through regular site visits.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards, partnering with the Safety Team when necessary.
• Collaborate with Account Managers to track financials, billing, and project forecasts.
• Contribute to the hiring, onboarding, and mentorship of field staff.
• Participate in bid development and proposals, contributing technical insight from the field.
• Enforce and model a strong safety culture across all work.

Who You Are:

• A field-seasoned leader with 3 years of experience in the electric utility or telecom construction industry.
• Comfortable spending most of your time on-site—not in an office.
• A confident communicator who can speak the language of both linemen and clients.
• Able to balance project execution with field team leadership, troubleshooting, and budget awareness.
• Highly organized and skilled at adapting in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 3 years of experience in electric utility or telecom construction.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Understanding of construction standards, safety protocols (OSHA), and utility operations.
• Experience with project budgets, invoicing, and forecasting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and standard project tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel 75–100% of the time.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• 4–5 years of utility industry experience, with 2 years in a supervisory/project manager role.
• Familiarity with pole loading analysis, OSP design software, or utility GIS tools.
• OSHA 1910.269 training (or willingness to obtain).
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Employee stock ownership plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 21 years of age or older?
• This job position requires a lot of travelling between North and South Carolina. With a company vehicle, gas card and hotel expenses covered - are you comfortable with the travelling aspect of the job?

Experience:

• Managment: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000