Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction - Nashville

Eden Capital Careers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + Bonus

Company Truck

Healthcare benefits

Pension & Insurance

Job summary

Eden Capital Careers is seeking an experienced Project Manager for heavy civil construction in the Nashville area. The role requires handling projects from cradle to grave, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and safety-compliant delivery.

Candidate should excel in planning, coordinating subcontractors, and communicating with clients, with a proven track record in civil construction and strong leadership skills. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil project management experience.
• Ability to read grading and utility plans, specs, and geotechnical info.
• Knowledge of earthwork equipment and site utilities.
• Strong safety practices per OSHA guidelines.
• Aptitude for math and creative problem solving.
• Proven ability to lead crews and manage diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Attend client/sub meetings to capture project requirements.
• Compare budget and bid documents for alignment.
• Develop site-specific project plans.
• Inspect shop drawings, manufacturing, and installations.
• Lead subcontractors and supervise on site.
• Obtain permits and licenses and manage access.
• Develop and maintain overall project schedule.
• Anticipate problems and solve proactively.
• Lead field superintendents on projects.

Skills

Heavy civil PM

Plan interpretation

Earthwork & utilities

Safety & OSHA

Mathematical reasoning

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