Project Manager - Utilities Engineering
About The Position
The Project Manager - Utilities Engineering bridges historical utility data and actionable digital insights by translating complex subsurface utility records into GIS and CAD formats. This customer- and delivery-focused role owns a portfolio of customers and projects and ensures CivilGrid’s insights are delivered on time and at high quality. The position is hybrid, with two days onsite, based in CivilGrid’s Charlotte, North Carolina, or Kansas City, Missouri, offices, and reports to the Head of Product Operations. The role is part of a specialized team of industry practitioners and calls for deep Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) expertise in a fast-moving startup environment. In addition to core project and delivery management responsibilities, project managers contribute to projects or business areas relevant to their backgrounds. The position also mentors junior employees and helps foster technical and operational excellence.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience in civil design, subsurface utilities engineering, and utilities mapping.
- Working understanding and user competency in GIS, CAD, and other industry data and design tools.
- Proficiency with project management software; CivilGrid uses Linear.
- Ability to organize complex, unstructured problems and create systematic processes.
- Ability to communicate complex technical blockers plainly and constructively.
- Collaborative, adaptable approach and willingness to take on tasks beyond the core role when needed.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert-level markup, interpretation, and guidance on complex utility engineering records, as-builts, and historical plan sets.
- Conduct rigorous QA/QC of digitized deliverables to ensure accuracy before they reach the CivilGrid platform.
- Manage and lead delivery-focused teams, including Customer Success, GIS, and Utilities Research, to complete utilities research projects.
- Own project scheduling, prioritization, and resource allocation.
- Mentor junior employees, share industry and technical knowledge, and coach them through complex projects.
- Design and implement QA/QC frameworks and data validation pipelines.
- Contribute to projects or business areas specific to the employee’s background.
- Take ownership of projects in other areas as business needs arise.
Benefits
- Company-funded medical, dental, and vision insurance, including medical plans at no cost to the employee.
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
- Unlimited paid time off.
- 401(k) plan.
- Flexible, remote-friendly work environment.
- Meaningful early-stage equity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
