Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction - Nashville

Zaddy Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aggressive performance bonus

Company truck & fuel card

Full healthcare insurance

Pension plan and benefits

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions is seeking a Project Manager for heavy civil construction projects from cradle to grave. You will manage civil sites, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, and ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and safely.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, leading field supervision, coordinating permits, and driving schedules. The role requires 5+ years in heavy civil PM, strong communication, and an ability to solve problems proactively.

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 safety, equipment maintenance 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/sub meetings to understand project 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 permits and licenses, access, etc.
• Lead in developing, planning overall project schedule.
• Anticipate problems and be proactive in problem solving.
• Understand quantity take-offs and how to evaluate cut/fill.
• Lead Field Superintendents on your projects.

Skills

Project management

Reading plans

Math & problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Earthwork equipment

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