Project Manager-Heavy Civil Construction

Kimmel & Associates Inc.; Nashville (TN); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 225.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary ( $150,000–$225,000

Bonus opportunities

Company vehicle and gas card

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) plan with company matching

Opportunity to lead major industrial-‑

Descripción de la vacante

Kimmel & Associates Inc. is assisting a client in Nashville, Tennessee, with a Senior Project Manager who will lead a major earthmoving and underground utilities project valued at $100M+.

The role requires experienced heavy civil leadership to deliver safety, on-schedule, and within budget while coordinating project managers, superintendents, field crews, subcontractors, and owners. The successful candidate will have 10+ years in heavy civil construction, a civil engineering or construction

Formación

• 10+ years of project management experience in heavy civil construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, $100M+ projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all aspects of project execution, ensuring schedule, budget, quality, and safety targets are met.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor milestones, and address delays.
• Manage budgets, cost forecasts, and financial reporting to maintain profitability.
• Coordinate procurement, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, quantity tracking, and documentation.
• Maintain relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to keep project on track.
• Promote safety and quality across all construction activities.
• Coordinate closeout, turnover, and final documentation.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Descripción del empleo

About the Company

Our client is an established heavy civil and utility contractor specializing in complex infrastructure construction, including earthmoving, underground utilities, water, and wastewater projects. The company is committed to delivering high-quality work safely while building long-term relationships with clients, industry partners, employees, and the communities it serves.

With a focus on operational excellence and successful project delivery, the organization offers experienced construction professionals the opportunity to take ownership of major infrastructure projects and contribute to projects with significant scale and complexity.

About the Position

The Senior Project Manager will oversee a major earthmoving and underground utilities project associated with a large industrial plant in the Nashville, Tennessee, area. With project value exceeding $100 million, this individual will provide senior-level leadership across all phases of construction, from planning and procurement through execution and closeout.

This role requires a proven heavy civil construction professional with extensive experience managing large-scale earthwork and underground utility operations. The successful candidate will coordinate project managers, superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and owners to ensure the project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership:Oversee all aspects of project execution, establishing priorities and coordinating resources to meet schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Planning & Scheduling: Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress against milestones, and implement corrective actions to address delays or operational challenges.
• Financial Management:Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, financial reporting, and cost-control measures to maintain profitability and financial accountability.
• Procurement & Subcontractor Management: Coordinate procurement activities, subcontract agreements, supplier relationships, and material deliveries to support uninterrupted field operations.
• Field Coordination:Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen to coordinate earthmoving and underground utility activities, resolve field issues, and maintain productivity.
• Contract Administration: Oversee submittals, requests for information (RFIs), change orders, quantity tracking, project documentation, and contractual compliance.
• Cost Tracking & Billing: Monitor installed quantities, review progress measurements, coordinate client billing, and ensure accurate documentation of completed work and additional scope.
• Stakeholder Management:Maintain strong working relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Risk Management:Identify potential project risks involving schedule, costs, site conditions, utilities, and construction sequencing, developing solutions before issues affect project performance.
• Safety & Quality:Promote a strong safety culture and ensure construction activities meet applicable standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Project Closeout:Coordinate final documentation, quantity reconciliation, outstanding change orders, and project turnover to support successful completion.

Requirements

• 10+ years of project management experience in heavy civil construction, with a strong emphasis on earthmoving and underground utilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects, preferably valued at $100 million or more.
• Extensive knowledge of mass excavation, earthmoving, grading, underground utilities, and large industrial site development.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, procurement, subcontractors, and contract administration.
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, quantity tracking, progress billing, and project documentation.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coordinate multiple project managers, field leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• A demonstrated commitment to jobsite safety, quality control, and disciplined project execution.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $150,000–$225,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Company vehicle and gas card.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Opportunity to lead a major industrial infrastructure project with significant scope and responsibility.