Construction Project Manager (Water/Wastewater)

LVI Associates; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Company vehicle

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Long-term project backlog in Tennessee

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Nashville to lead complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including treatment plants and pump stations. You will manage large-scale municipal projects, collaborate with owners, engineers, and subcontractors, and mentor junior staff.

The role emphasizes scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration to deliver safe, on-time, and on-budget outcomes across Tennessee and the Southeast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience with a General Contractor.
• Experience with water/wastewater treatment plants and heavy civil infrastructure.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of water and wastewater construction projects ranging from several million to over $100M in value.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, forecasting, contracts, change orders, and risk management.
• Coordinate with owners, municipal clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal construction teams.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates on cost, schedule, safety, and quality performance.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and procurement activities.
• Support project pursuits, estimating efforts, and preconstruction planning as needed.
• Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Construction management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

A well-established General Contractor specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure is seeking a Construction Project Manager to join its growing team in the Nashville market. This is an opportunity to lead complex municipal projects that directly impact local communities, including water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, and related utility infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing heavy civil or treatment plant construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while maintaining strong relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams.

Nashville, TN | Water & Wastewater Treatment Construction

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of water and wastewater construction projects ranging from several million to over $100M in value.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, forecasting, contracts, change orders, and risk management.
• Coordinate with owners, municipal clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal construction teams.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular updates on cost, schedule, safety, and quality performance.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Review plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and procurement activities.
• Support project pursuits, estimating efforts, and preconstruction planning as needed.
• Mentor Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience with a General Contractor.
• Experience managing water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, utility installations, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Experience with municipal and public works projects preferred.
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities with a growing industry leader
• Long-term project backlog throughout Tennessee and the Southeast