Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction - Nashville

SourcePro Search, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Truck & Fuel Card

Health insurance & benefits

Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision,

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability after 90 days

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager for heavy civil construction to oversee projects from concept to completion. You will manage underground utilities, rock-heavy sitework, and coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and inspectors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and safely.

Responsibilities include developing site-specific plans, reviewing drawings for design intent, and leading field teams while ensuring permits and regulatory requirements are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil project management experience.
• Ability to read and interpret grading and utility plans, specifications, and geotechnical information.
• Knowledge of earthwork and site utility equipment and materials.
• Solid understanding of construction safety practices and OSHA guidelines.
• Strong math skills and ability to solve problems creatively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to lead diverse crews and coordinate with clients, subs, and inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Attend client/sub meetings to capture project requirements.
• Review budgets and bids for alignment with contracts.
• Develop site-specific project plans and schedules.
• Inspect shop drawings, manufacturing, and installations for design intent.
• Lead subcontractors and supervise on-site activities.
• Obtain permits and licenses; manage access and approvals.
• Develop and drive the overall project schedule and milestones.
• Anticipate and address problems proactively to prevent delays.
• Understand quantity take-offs and evaluate cut/fill.
• Lead Field Superintendents on projects.

Skills

Project management

Read grading plans

Interpret specs & geotechnical info

Construction safety

Interpersonal leadership

Job description

Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Basics:

Our growing client is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to manage civil projects from concept to completion (cradle to grave). The selected candidate will possess strong understanding of civil construction processes (including underground utilities, rock-heavy sitework challenges, etc).
This role needs a strong knowledge of the civil construction industry, excellent communication skills, and proven track-record for delivering projects on time, within budget, and safely executed.

Ground-level Duties:

• Attending all 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.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil experience in project management
• Ability to read and interpret 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.

What is Provided

• Competitive Salary (DOE) + Aggressive Performance Bonus Plan (~$50k / year potential).
• Company Truck & Fuel Card
• Eligible for full healthcare insurance & benefits
• Benefits include Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability after 90 days