PROJECT MANAGER - Pipeline Construction

State Utility Contractors
Monroe, NC

Position Description

PROJECT MANAGER – Pipeline Construction

State Utility Contractors, Inc. – Monroe, NC

Ready to help shape the future of water infrastructure in the Carolinas? At State Utility Contractors, Inc., we don’t just build pipelines, we build careers that last. As a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) heavy civil contractor, every project we deliver strengthens both our communities and our people. When you join SUCI, you’re not just accepting a job, you’re earning a stake in our success.

Why State Utility?

State Utility Contractors is a top-tier Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build construction firm with a proven legacy of excellence across NC, SC, and VA. With over 40+ years of specialized experience in water and wastewater pipeline and treatment plant construction, we have built a reputation for growth, opportunity, and industry leadership.

We deliver complex pipelines, treatment facility upgrades, expansions, pump stations, and greenfield projects ranging from $100,000 to $100 million, and we are continuing to grow, with a current annual volume of $165M+.

About the Role

We’re seeking a driven Pipeline Project Manager who wants to advance their career, gaining hands-on experience across all disciplines of pipeline construction and estimating fundamentals. You will join a highly respected pipeline division that boasts 90+ years of collective expertise, working side-by-side with our team who will mentor your development.

This role is designed for a growth-minded professional who values career advancement, technical challenge, and direct impact on the work we win.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll be involved in the full project management lifecycle from learning the fundamentals of bidding/pricing work, preconstruction, project construction, and final completion/project turn over to owner.

You will:

Work with our estimating team to develop fundamentals for bidding pipeline projects. This will include quantity takeoffs, develop pricing, communicating with subcontractors and suppliers to receive project quotes, and assemble detailed estimates for pipelines and pump stations

Develop project strategy, preconstruction planning, and scheduling efforts

Communicate with suppliers and subcontractors to develop purchase orders and subcontracts for the project

Complete all project specific submittal requirements from receipt from suppliers/subcontractors to final owner approval

Coordinate and communicate with the project Superintendent to ensure all manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, are ready and available when needed to meet project schedule

Continuously monitor project cost (labor, material, subcontracts, equipment) and track production, provide feedback to management team, update schedules

Communicate with other team members to remove any obstacles that arise during construction

Ability to conduct meetings with owners and engineers and discuss project specifics.

Grow into leading complete projects, ultimately taking ownership of full project from preconstruction to project completion

Every project presents unique technical and logistical challenges, giving you the exposure needed to advance into a top-tier project manager in the water/wastewater industry.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related discipline

Estimating experience in heavy civil, water/wastewater, or related self-perform construction preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project and Outlook)

Strong analytical, plan-reading, and takeoff skills with a passion for learning complex water and wastewater systems

A collaborative mindset with the desire to grow into a lead project manager role

Why You’ll Love Working Here

✔ Employee-Owned – Earn equity in the company through our ESOP

✔ Competitive Salary + Annual Performance Bonus

✔ Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

✔ 401(k) with Employer Match

✔ Career development, mentorship, and advancement to a lead Project Manager

✔ Stability and Growth – SUCI is a financially strong, expanding contractor with unlimited/unclassified GC license

Your Career Path with SUCI

This isn’t a “plug into a seat and stay in your lane” kind of job. We invest in our people.

State Utility Contractors, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Type: Full-time

Posted 2026-02-16

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