Construction Project Manager Jobs in Utah
Construction Project Manager jobs in Utah are in strong demand, concentrated in commercial development, infrastructure, and the state's rapidly expanding technology campus and data center sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level field coordinator to senior program director. Salt Lake City, Provo, and St. George lead hiring activity, and well-established employers such as Layton Construction, Big-D Construction, and the Utah Transit Authority consistently recruit project managers across the state. The most in-demand specialties include civil infrastructure, commercial ground-up construction, and owner's representative roles tied to Utah's ongoing public works investment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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As a Project Manager, you will serve as the single point contact for all aspects of assigned RJS projects. Your
success requires detailed industry experience and knowledge to manage projects via established internal processes
on a multitude of work tasks within established deadlines. The timely performance of this work is critical, as it is
generally, serves as a precursor the commencement and/or performance of work at our job sites.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
There are several core competencies required to serve in the role as a RJS Project Manager. Successful
candidates must have an established background demonstrating the following skills:
1. Team Leadership
The ability to proactively influence people to enthusiastically work toward common goals, using character and
mentoring skills to inspire confidence, success, and fulfillment of interpersonal goals and aspirations.
2. Customer Service
The ability to listen and understand the needs and expectations of each customer and to proactively manage
the project’s deliverables to exceed their expectations in tangible ways on an ongoing basis.
3. Technical Knowledge
The ability to granularly understand the physical work of each trade of a project, and to craft, negotiate and
award thoroughly defined written agreements, in keeping with the project’s budget and schedule constraints.
4. Timeline Scheduling
The ability to prepare and update computerize time scale network diagrams using industry standard software
(EG: MS Project / P6) to accurately define the allotted time for the work sequences.
5. Project Safety
The ability to prepare and administer site specific project safety plans for each assigned project. (All RJS
Project Managers are required to be current on OSHA 30 and biannual First Aid Training)
6. Quality Control
The ability to prepare and administer site specific quality control plans for each assigned project.
(All RJS Project Managers are required to be current on USACE 3 Phase QC Training)
7. Administrative Processes
The ability to lead and oversee project specific administrative processes for Meetings, Submittals, RFI’s, Design
Changes and other project specific forms of business communication.
8. Cost Accounting
The ability to utilize the RJS cost control systems to establish and accurately report on the financial status of
each assigned project on a reoccurring basis throughout project.
9. Change Management
The ability to correctly administer prime contract modifications and documenting the related effects to the
project’s subcontractors, prime contract sum, cost accounting, and construction schedule.
10. Insurance & Bonding
The ability to exercise judgement based on an understanding of construction insurance and bonding.
11. Conflict Management
The ability to effectively work through conflicts and disputes with project team members.
12. Federal Government Contracting Standards
The ability to exercise judgment based on the unique challenges faced when performing Federal work.
13. Have a BS in construction management or similar engineering degree
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As a Project Manager, you will serve as the single point contact for all aspects of assigned RJS projects. Your
success requires detailed industry experience and knowledge to manage projects via established internal processes
on a multitude of work tasks within established deadlines. The timely performance of this work is critical, as it is
generally, serves as a precursor the commencement and/or performance of work at our job sites.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
There are several core competencies required to serve in the role as a RJS Project Manager. Successful
candidates must have an established background demonstrating the following skills:
1. Team Leadership
The ability to proactively influence people to enthusiastically work toward common goals, using character and
mentoring skills to inspire confidence, success, and fulfillment of interpersonal goals and aspirations.
2. Customer Service
The ability to listen and understand the needs and expectations of each customer and to proactively manage
the project’s deliverables to exceed their expectations in tangible ways on an ongoing basis.
3. Technical Knowledge
The ability to granularly understand the physical work of each trade of a project, and to craft, negotiate and
award thoroughly defined written agreements, in keeping with the project’s budget and schedule constraints.
4. Timeline Scheduling
The ability to prepare and update computerize time scale network diagrams using industry standard software
(EG: MS Project / P6) to accurately define the allotted time for the work sequences.
5. Project Safety
The ability to prepare and administer site specific project safety plans for each assigned project. (All RJS
Project Managers are required to be current on OSHA 30 and biannual First Aid Training)
6. Quality Control
The ability to prepare and administer site specific quality control plans for each assigned project.
(All RJS Project Managers are required to be current on USACE 3 Phase QC Training)
7. Administrative Processes
The ability to lead and oversee project specific administrative processes for Meetings, Submittals, RFI’s, Design
Changes and other project specific forms of business communication.
8. Cost Accounting
The ability to utilize the RJS cost control systems to establish and accurately report on the financial status of
each assigned project on a reoccurring basis throughout project.
9. Change Management
The ability to correctly administer prime contract modifications and documenting the related effects to the
project’s subcontractors, prime contract sum, cost accounting, and construction schedule.
10. Insurance & Bonding
The ability to exercise judgement based on an understanding of construction insurance and bonding.
11. Conflict Management
The ability to effectively work through conflicts and disputes with project team members.
12. Federal Government Contracting Standards
The ability to exercise judgment based on the unique challenges faced when performing Federal work.
13. Have a BS in construction management or similar engineering degree
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What Utah Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction project manager jobs across Utah.
- Active Project Management Professional (PMP) or CCM credential preferred by most Utah employers
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field required
- Five or more years of project management experience on commercial or civil construction projects
- Proficiency in Procore, Primavera P6, or comparable construction management software
- Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, and budgets on multi-million-dollar projects
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification or willingness to obtain before starting
Construction Project Manager Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction project manager in Utah?
Most construction project managers in Utah start with a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture, then work several years in field roles such as superintendent or project engineer before stepping into project management. Utah does not require a state-issued contractor's license specifically for project managers, though employers strongly favor candidates holding a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential. Many Utah firms also look for OSHA training and familiarity with Procore.
How much do construction project managers make in Utah?
Construction project managers in Utah earn a median of about $105,200 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,200 for the lowest 10% to over $159,220 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire construction project managers in Utah?
Employers hiring construction project managers in Utah right now include BHI, Jobot, and Dennis, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Utah's mix of large regional general contractors, public agency owners, and technology campus developers means consistent openings across both private and public-sector construction programs.
Which Utah cities have the most construction project manager jobs?
Salt Lake City, Sandy, and Layton account for the greatest concentration of construction project manager openings in Utah. Salt Lake City anchors the market through its density of general contractors, public infrastructure projects, and corporate headquarters, while Provo's growth is driven by technology campuses and university expansion, and St. George draws demand from the region's fast-rising residential and commercial development.
Are there remote construction project manager jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they're rare. Construction project management is fundamentally a site-based role, requiring regular presence on job sites, subcontractor coordination, and in-person inspections. About 22% of construction project manager openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those openings typically involve pre-construction planning, estimating, or owner's representative oversight rather than active field supervision.
How can I get hired as a construction project manager in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting as a project engineer or assistant superintendent with a regional general contractor such as Layton Construction or Big-D Construction, both of which recruit new graduates from the University of Utah and Brigham Young University construction management programs. Working toward an OSHA 30-Hour certification and learning Procore before applying gives candidates a concrete edge. Entry-level roles in estimating or scheduling are also common lateral moves that lead into project management within a few years.
Where can I find and apply to construction project manager jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to construction project manager jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings across commercial, civil, and public-sector construction. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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