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Senior Project Manager - Excavation & Utilities in Salt Lake City

Date Posted: 15 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Location: Salt Lake City, UT metro

Position Overview

Our client, an established heavy civil contractor, needs a Senior Project Manager to run excavation and utility projects.

Responsibilities

  • Manage excavation and underground utility projects start to finish
  • Own budget, schedule, cost reporting and change orders
  • Lead superintendents, foremen and project engineers
  • Be the main contact for owners, engineers and agencies

Qualifications

  • 8+ years managing heavy civil projects, excavation and utilities
  • Strong cost control and scheduling skills
  • Leadership of field and office teams
  • Degree in construction management or engineering preferred

Compensation

  • Base salary: $130,000 - $140,000+
  • Strong benefits package
  • Permanent, long-term role

Send resume to mitchell.guerrieri@gogpac.com for more information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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