Project Manager - Volumetric Concrete & Micro-Trench Operations
Job DescriptionJob Description
Reports To: Director, Large Programs
Travel Potential: 25–50%
Compensation: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00 Annually + Full Benefits (Relocation Assistance Available)
Company Profile
Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.
With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.
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Job Summary
As the Project Manager – Volumetric Concrete & Micro-Trench Operations, you will ultimately be responsible for managing volumetric concrete operations, coordinating production and logistics, and supporting the successful launch and growth of Congruex's volumetric concrete division. You will lead field operations supporting micro-trench fiber optic installations while partnering with internal teams, suppliers, and leadership to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution. As the Project Manager – Volumetric Concrete & Micro-Trench Operations, your customers are Congruex construction teams and project stakeholders, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through operational excellence, quality execution, and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
• Manage day-to-day volumetric concrete operations supporting micro-trenching and fiber optic installation projects.
• Coordinate production, scheduling, logistics, and material sourcing while partnering with trenching crews, mobile batch trucks, suppliers, and vendors.
• Ensure consistent flowable fill and backfill quality while maintaining compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Track job costs, production rates, productivity metrics, and project performance while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
• Develop and implement operational workflows, quality processes, safety standards, and production best practices to improve efficiency.
• Support crew expansion, equipment additions, and geographic growth while evaluating batching strategies and operational improvements.
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.
Required Qualifications
Education, Licensing, and Certifications
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or a related field .
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
Experience
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in concrete operations, underground utilities, volumetric batching, or related construction operations.
• Hands-on experience with volumetric trucks or mobile batch plants.
• Experience coordinating multiple crews in active construction environments.
Skills and Abilities
• Strong understanding of trench backfill, CLSM, flowable fill, and specialty concrete mixes.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage job costs, production schedules, operational performance, and project budgets.
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions in a fast-paced construction environment.
Qualifications
• Experience supporting startup or greenfield operations.
• Experience with P&L tracking or job cost management.
• Experience supporting fiber, telecommunications, or municipal infrastructure projects.
• CDL or experience working alongside CDL drivers.
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, twist, and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to safely work around heavy equipment and machinery.
• Ability to maintain visual and audible awareness of personnel, equipment, and surroundings to ensure safe coordination of movement.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses, and other required safety gear.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Congruex Culture & Benefits
Congruex's culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.
We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
• 10 company-paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term coverage
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee-paid voluntary options)
• Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
• Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
• Free wellness benefits including counseling, financial planning, and more
Additional Employment Information
We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.