Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction - Nashville

Genie Matthews and Associates; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plan

Company truck

Fuel card

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking an experienced Project Manager for heavy civil construction in Nashville. You will manage civil projects from concept to completion, lead on-site supervision, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

Responsibilities include coordinating client and subcontractor meetings, reviewing plans and specifications, and obtaining necessary permits. Strong communication and leadership are essential to drive successful project delivery.

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 equipment and materials for site utilities.
• Extensive knowledge of construction best practices, safety, equipment maintenance and use, and OSHA guidelines.
• Strong math and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to lead, motivate, and teach crews while maintaining a harmonious work environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend client and sub meetings to understand project requirements.
• Compare budget and bid documents for alignment.
• Develop site-specific project plans.
• Inspect shop drawings, manufacturing, and installations to design intent and contract documents.
• Lead subcontractors and supervision on the site.
• Obtain permits and licenses, access, etc.
• Lead in developing and managing overall project schedule.
• Anticipate problems and be proactive in solving them.
• Understand quantity take-offs and evaluate cut/fill.
• Lead Field Superintendents on projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team leadership

Problem solving

Earthwork knowledge

Safety compliance

Math aptitude

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