Project Manager – Heavy Civil / Utility / Commercial Civil Construction

Project Manager – Heavy Civil / Utility / Commercial Civil Construction

3 Forks Services

Location: Williston, ND

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: DOE — Based on Experience ($120,000+)

About 3 Forks Services

3 Forks Services is hiring an experienced and dependable Project Manager to oversee heavy civil, utility, and commercial civil construction projects in the Williston, ND area.

We are looking for someone who can take ownership of projects from start to finish, manage schedules and crews, coordinate with customers and subcontractors, and make sure work is completed safely, efficiently, on time, and to company standards.

The right candidate will be organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced construction environment where communication, accountability, and problem-solving matter every day.

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Position Overview

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing day-to-day project operations for heavy civil, underground utility, site development, and commercial civil construction projects.

This position requires strong leadership, field coordination, planning, and communication skills. The Project Manager will work closely with company leadership, field crews, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, engineers, and customers to keep projects moving and ensure successful completion.

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Key Responsibilities

Manage heavy civil, utility, and commercial civil construction projects from start to finish

Coordinate crews, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, materials, and schedules

Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and project documents

Track project progress, production, costs, change orders, and deadlines

Communicate regularly with owners, customers, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams

Conduct project site visits and coordinate daily or weekly field needs

Identify potential issues early and help resolve problems that may affect schedule, budget, safety, or quality

Assist with project planning, sequencing, and resource allocation

Maintain accurate documentation, including daily updates, project notes, photos, RFIs, change orders, and reports

Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, company standards, and customer expectations

Promote and enforce jobsite safety, company policies, and quality standards

Support estimating, bidding, scheduling, and closeout processes as needed

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Project Types May Include

Heavy civil construction

Underground utilities

Water, sewer, storm, and drainage systems

Commercial site development

Earthwork and grading

Roadway and access work

Excavation and backfill

Utility infrastructure

Concrete, aggregate, and general civil scopes

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Qualifications

Previous project management experience in heavy civil, utility, commercial civil, or related construction required

Strong understanding of civil construction operations, sequencing, and field coordination

Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, scopes, and project documents

Experience coordinating crews, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and materials

Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills

Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities

Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and project documentation preferred

Basic computer skills required

Experience with construction software, scheduling tools, Bluebeam, Procore, HCSS, Microsoft Project, Excel, or similar programs is a plus

Valid driver's license required

Must be dependable, professional, safety-minded, and able to work independently

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Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who:

Has real-world civil construction experience

Takes ownership and follows through

Can lead field teams and coordinate moving parts

Communicates clearly with crews, customers, inspectors, and leadership

Understands the importance of safety, production, quality, and schedule

Can solve problems quickly and professionally

Is comfortable working in the Williston, ND area and surrounding job sites

Wants to grow with a company that values hard work and accountability