Utility Manger

JBrennon Construction is seeking a highly capable Georgia Utility Manager to lead and manage underground and utility infrastructure work across industrial and civil construction projects. This role is ideal for a licensed utility professional who is comfortable operating as both a technical leader and a project manager, with responsibilities spanning estimating, coordination, field oversight, and selective project management duties.

This position requires a valid Georgia Utility License. Applicants must already hold this license or be able to obtain it prior to employment. Candidates without a license or a clear path to licensure should not apply.

Projects range in distance from Dalton, GA but primarily fall within 150 miles of its headquarters.

Utility & Infrastructure Leadership

• Lead execution of underground utility and infrastructure work, including water, sewer, storm, and associated civil scopes
• Serve as JBrennon’s primary authority on utility means, methods, sequencing, and constructability
• Coordinate utility work with mechanical, structural, electrical, and site/civil activities
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, permitting requirements, and local authority standards
• Lead or support utility estimating efforts, including quantity take-offs, scope development, and pricing
• Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and civil details for constructability and risk
• Develop work plans, production assumptions, and labor/equipment strategies
• Assist with subcontractor solicitation, scope review, and leveling related to utility work

• Perform project manager–level duties for assigned utility scopes or task packages
• Develop short-interval plans, schedules, and phasing strategies for utility installations
• Deconflict utility work with subcontractors, inspectors, owners, and internal field teams
• Participate in progress meetings, coordination meetings, and site planning sessions
• Coordinate and manage utility subcontractors where applicable
• Review subcontractor scopes, schedules, and field execution plans
• Resolve conflicts between utility work and adjacent trades proactively
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with JBrennon safety, quality, and documentation standards

• Perform regular site inspections to verify work complies with drawings, specifications, codes, and permits
• Inspect trenching, bedding, pipe installation, backfill, compaction, and restoration
• Coordinate testing, inspections, and approvals with authorities having jurisdiction
• Identify and correct quality issues before they impact schedule or cost

• Identify, document, and assist in pricing change conditions related to utilities
• Support RFI development for utility conflicts, design discrepancies, or scope gaps
• Maintain accurate field documentation, daily reports, and as-built information
• Assist with closeout documentation related to utility work

• Valid Georgia Utility License (required at time of hire or obtainable prior to employment)
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Construction, Electrical, or related discipline)
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in utility, civil, or industrial construction
• Strong working knowledge of underground utilities, civil infrastructure, and construction sequencing
• Experience supporting or leading estimating and project management functions
• Ability to read and interpret civil, utility, and infrastructure drawings and specifications
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to visit sites

• Experience working in industrial or heavy civil construction environments
• Familiarity with mechanical or electrical coordination on utility-intensive projects
• Experience interfacing with municipalities, inspectors, and utility authorities
• Proficiency with construction management software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, etc.)

• Opportunity to lead critical utility scopes on complex, high-impact projects
• Strong emphasis on field execution, quality, and accountability
• Collaborative environment that values licensed expertise and practical leadership
• Competitive compensation and benefits with long-term growth potential

Georgia Utility License is mandatory. Applicants without a license or the ability to obtain one prior to employment will not be considered.