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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for utility construction manager in Texas is $109,306.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,700.00 and $137,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a utility construction manager?

A Utility Construction Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of utility infrastructure projects, such as power lines, water systems, and gas pipelines. They ensure compliance with safety regulations, manage budgets, and supervise teams to complete projects on time and within scope. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and experience in construction and utility operations.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a utility construction manager?

As a Utility Construction Manager, your daily tasks often include coordinating and supervising on-site construction activities, managing project schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You'll regularly communicate with engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, and utility representatives to resolve issues and keep projects on track. Reviewing project documentation, conducting site visits, and updating progress reports are also common responsibilities. This dynamic role requires balancing both fieldwork and office-based planning to successfully deliver utility infrastructure projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a utility construction manager?

To excel as a Utility Construction Manager, you should have strong project management abilities, in-depth knowledge of utility infrastructure, and a background in construction management or a related field. Familiarity with construction management software, safety regulations, and certifications like OSHA or PMP are highly beneficial. Outstanding organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills help you coordinate teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders. These competencies ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining regulatory compliance.

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Infographic showing various Utility Construction Manager job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,306 per year, or $52.6 per hour.

Construction Manager - Overhead Utility Distribution

Cash Construction Company, Inc.

Austin, TX • On-site

$80 - $110/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

New

Key responsibilities

  • Manage all utility construction projects to ensure completion on-time and within budget.

  • Schedule crews, supervise work performance and quality, and review project timelines and expectations.

  • Participate in meetings, oversee subcontractors, and handle project-related documentation such as blueprints, bids, and contracts.

Job description

Job Summary

The Overhead Utility Distribution Construction Manager in Austin, Texas provides management and direction of utility construction activities. Project work includes project management, resource allocation, equipment management, and utility construction. Duties performed are associated with human resources, payroll, accounting, and administrative functions. This position supports the Construction team and works with field personnel, senior operations management, and customers.

Responsibilities
  • Manage all projects to completion on-time and within budget.
  • Schedule the crews, identify and delegate the crews to start their work, review project timelines and expectations, and supervise work performance and job quality.
  • Participate in the hiring process and maintain all employment related paperwork (i.e. new hire paperwork, separation paperwork, employment data changes, etc.).
  • Promote a safe work environment, holding crews accountable to safe work practices.
  • Determine job costs, labor, and material needed, ensuring on-time deliveries.
  • Prepare and interpret drawings, graphs, maps, blueprints, bid documents, contracts, proposals, and specifications.
  • Identify and resolve any blueprint issues prior to and during construction.
  • Identify and supervise subcontractors to perform their tasks, inspect, and/or bill any relevant personnel/contractors.
  • Take responsibility for all personnel and any vehicles or equipment in their control.
  • Participate in meetings with senior operations management, peers, and/or customers.
  • Participate in estimating and bidding projects, contract negotiations, and change order preparation.
Qualifications
  • Associate degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
  • 5 years of relevant Overhead Distribution Utility Construction Manager experience.
  • Experience within Overhead Distribution and Underground Electric Utility work.
  • 2 years in a Supervisory role.
  • OSHA 30 Certification.
Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
  • 10 years of relevant Electric Utility experience.
Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, and scanners. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is primarily sedentary, with some filing or lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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