Field Project Manager

Utilities One•Rock Island, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Utilities One is seeking a local Field Project Manager to lead daily field execution, vendor oversight, and operational coordination for assigned construction projects. The position serves as the on-site operational leader, connecting field teams, vendors, management, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans and applicable standards. The role covers project readiness, daily crew coordination, quality and compliance checks, troubleshooting, reporting, stakeholder communication, and operational support.

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
Strong knowledge of aerial and underground design and construction requirements as they relate to customer and governmental guidelines.
Ability to lift around 50 pounds, safely climb ladders, and work in extreme weather.
Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for fiber construction.
Ability to travel to different job sites within the assigned market.

Responsibilities

Review assigned projects for scope, constructability, and sequencing, and conduct pre-construction walkouts with vendors and internal teams.
Verify locate ticket status, issue required 48-hour notices, coordinate specialty services, and confirm permits, traffic control requirements, and jurisdictional approvals before work begins.
Identify field conflicts early and coordinate resolutions with engineering and management.
Meet daily with foremen and vendors to review work plans, expectations, and sequencing; monitor GPM check-ins and production updates.
Ensure vendors and crews have required documentation, certifications, and equipment, follow approved methods and specifications, and are assigned appropriately for the work type.
Enforce jurisdictional work-hour restrictions and ensure crews work in an appropriate order aligned with locates and permits.
Coordinate daily traffic management needs and communicate requirements to management.
Conduct site inspections and QA/QC checks to verify work quality and compliance with plans, drilling practices, underground depth requirements, aerial attachment and HOA standards, safety rules, and PPE requirements.
Ensure restoration requirements are completed properly and assigned production units are completed on time.
Troubleshoot field challenges, assist crews with technical issues and unexpected conditions, and coordinate map discrepancies and field changes with engineering.
Investigate and report damages, assist with resolution and documentation, communicate plan adjustments, and escalate critical concerns to the OPM or Director when needed.
Submit daily and project reports, including end-of-shift reports, damage reports, traffic management updates, and QA/QC documentation.
Keep GPM updated on production, rejections, corrections, and completions, and ensure project documentation is accurate and timely.
Communicate with management, clients, cities, jurisdictions, and field crews; attend assigned coordination meetings and address homeowner or public concerns professionally.
Monitor material availability and notify the OPM when inventory is insufficient; ensure traffic control requests are submitted and executed properly.
Support yard organization and equipment readiness, and help develop field crews through training and reinforcement of standards.
Be accountable for daily field execution and productivity, vendor and crew compliance, safety and permit adherence, accurate reporting, and timely completion of production goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.