Lead Project Manager, Heavy Civil Construction – $50k Bonus

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Company Truck

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead heavy civil construction projects from cradle to grave. The role requires strong knowledge of civil processes, underground utilities, rock-heavy site work, and a track record of delivering on time and within budget.

You will attend client and subcontractor meetings, review budgets, develop site-specific plans, inspect shop drawings, coordinate subcontractors, and manage permits and schedules.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil project management experience.
• Ability to read grading and utility plans, specifications, and geotechnical information.
• Knowledge of standard construction equipment and materials for earthwork and site utility projects.
• Extensive knowledge of construction best practices, safety, equipment maintenance and use, and OSHA guidelines.
• Have strong aptitude in math and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to manage multiple personality types to lead, motivate, and teach crews while maintaining a harmonious work environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend client / sub meetings to understand project specific requirements.
• Compare budget and bid documents to check for alignment.
• Develop site-specific project plans
• Inspect shop drawings, manufacturing, and installations to the design intent and contract documents.
• Lead subcontractors and supervision on the site.
• Responsible for overall project, including obtaining permits and obtaining licenses, access, etc.
• Lead in developing, planning overall project schedule.
• Ability to anticipate problems and be proactive, not reactive, in problem solving.
• Understand quantity take-offs and how to evaluate cut/fill.
• Lead Field Superintendents on your projects.

Skills

Heavy civil PM experience

Read grading plans

Earthwork/site utilities knowledge

Safety knowledge (OSHA)

Math and problem-solving

Interpersonal leadership

Job description

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead heavy civil construction projects from cradle to grave. The role requires strong knowledge of civil processes, underground utilities, rock-heavy site work, and a track record of delivering on time and within budget.

You will attend client and subcontractor meetings, review budgets, develop site-specific plans, inspect shop drawings, coordinate subcontractors, and manage permits and schedules.