Dry Utilities Project Manager

Now Hiring

Are you ready to lead complex dry utility projects with a team that matches your speed and ambition? Are you ready to join a firm that sees dry utilities as a strategic driver, not an afterthought?

Our client is seeking an experienced
Dry Utilities Project Manager
to lead the planning, design, and coordination of dry utility projects across a growing portfolio. You'll join a team that integrates utility strategy at the earliest stages of planning, giving you the influence to shape smarter, more efficient designs from day one. As the key connection between clients, utility providers, and internal teams, you'll ensure projects run seamlessly from concept through construction.

With nearly seventy years of history, our client is recognized for strengthening communities in Maryland through thoughtful design and disciplined execution. They think differently, challenge assumptions, and partner with clients to deliver transformative outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to influence the future of the firm's Dry Utilities practice and to leave a tangible mark on the built environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead dry utility projects from planning and feasibility through construction support, including power, gas, telecom, and fiber systems.
• Collaborate closely with internal civil design teams, planners, and external utility providers to integrate utilities into broader project strategy.
• Develop and oversee project scopes, schedules, budgets, and proposals to meet performance goals.
• Prepare and review design documents, plans, and coordination drawings for accuracy and compliance with agency standards.
• Manage and mentor junior staff, promoting technical growth, accountability, and collaboration.
• Contribute to process improvements, firm standards, and best practices that enhance project efficiency and quality.
• Represent the firm in client meetings, utility coordination sessions, and agency reviews.
• Lead QA/QC efforts using CAD for dry utility plans, providing technical oversight, identifying design conflicts, and mentoring junior staff to improve drafting accuracy and workflow efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant dry utility design experience
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Deep expertise in utility design standards, routing requirements, construction sequencing, and permitting processes
• Passion for collaboration throughout the development and execution of projects
• Strong technical skills in utility design, CAD coordination, and plan review

Benefits

This firm's benefits reflect their inclusive, people-first values and are designed to ensure that all of their people lead happy, healthy, and balanced lives. They offer a robust benefits package including but not limited to:

• Unlimited Paid time Off
• Competitive Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Housing Support
• Paid Cell Phone
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Competitive Performance & Retention Bonus Program
• Paid Mini Sabbatical Program
• Flexible Hybrid Work Options with Dual Workspace Setup
• Robust Professional Development Support
• Close Knit Culture with Weekly Catered Team Lunches
• On-Demand External Career Coach

Equal Opportunity Employer

This firm is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. They don't just accept difference, they celebrate it.