Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction - Nashville

KingRecruitingServices; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Truck

Fuel Card

Healthcare Benefits

Pension & Insurance

Job summary

KingRecruitingServices seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead heavy civil construction projects from concept to completion, including underground utilities and rock-heavy sitework. You will ensure on-time, on-budget, and safely executed outcomes.

Responsibilities include client and subcontractor meetings, reviewing plans, developing site plans, coordinating permits, and driving the overall project schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil project management experience.
• Ability to read and interpret grading and utility plans, specs, and geotechnical data.
• Knowledge of standard construction equipment for earthwork and site utilities.
• Extensive knowledge of safety practices, equipment maintenance, and OSHA guidelines.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to lead diverse crews and maintain harmony on site.

Responsibilities

• Attend client and subcontractor meetings to understand project requirements.
• Compare budget and bid documents for alignment with project scope.
• Develop site-specific project plans and schedules.
• Inspect shop drawings, manufacturing, and installation to design intent.
• Lead subcontractors and supervision on the site.
• Obtain permits and licenses as required for the project.
• Drive overall project schedule and anticipate issues.
• Lead field superintendents and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Heavy civil PM experience

Read/interpret plans

Earthwork and utilities

OSHA safety

Math and problem solving

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