Field Project Manager

Utilities One•Portland, OR

2d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Utilities One is seeking a qualified local Field Project Manager in Portland, Oregon. The role leads daily field execution, vendor oversight, and operational coordination for assigned construction projects. The Field Project Manager ensures that crews and subcontractors are prepared, compliant, productive, and aligned with client, municipal, and company standards. As the on-site operational leader, the position connects field teams, vendors, management, and external stakeholders to help ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, and according to approved plans.

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted driver's license.
Strong knowledge of aerial and underground design and construction requirements related to customers 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 project scope, constructability, and sequencing; conduct pre-construction walkouts; verify locate tickets; issue required 48-hour notices; coordinate specialty services; confirm permits, traffic control requirements, and jurisdictional approvals; and identify and resolve potential field conflicts.
Meet daily with foremen and vendors to review work plans, expectations, and sequencing; monitor GPM check-ins and production updates; ensure crews have required documentation, certifications, and equipment; verify crew assignments and approved construction methods; enforce jurisdictional work-hour restrictions; and coordinate traffic control needs.
Inspect sites and perform QA/QC checks to verify work quality and compliance with approved plans, drilling practices, underground depth requirements, aerial attachment and HOA standards, safety regulations, PPE requirements, and restoration requirements.
Confirm timely completion of assigned production units.
Troubleshoot field challenges, assist crews with technical issues and unexpected conditions, coordinate map discrepancies and field changes with engineering, investigate and report damages, communicate adjustments, and escalate critical concerns to the OPM or Director when necessary.
Submit daily and project reports, including end-of-shift reports, damage reports, traffic control updates, and QA/QC documentation; keep GPM updated on production, rejections, corrections, and completions; and submit accurate project documentation on time.
Communicate with management, clients, cities, and jurisdictions; attend assigned coordination meetings; relay updates and changes to crews; address homeowner or public concerns professionally; and represent the company as the on-site operational leader.
Monitor material availability and notify the OPM when inventory is insufficient; ensure traffic control requests are submitted and executed; support yard organization and equipment readiness; and help develop field crews through training and reinforcement of standards.