Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction - Nashville

Kingfisher Recruiting; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company truck & fuel card

Healthcare insurance

Pension plan

Dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting supports a growing heavy civil contractor in Nashville seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead complex site projects from cradle to grave. You will oversee planning, budgeting, scheduling, safety, and client coordination to deliver on time and within scope.

Responsibilities include directing field teams, reviewing drawings, obtaining permits, coordinating with subs, and ensuring quality control and compliance with OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil project management experience.
• Ability to read grading and utility plans, specs, and geotechnical info.
• Strong knowledge of earthwork, site utilities, safety, and OSHA guidelines.

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, licenses, access, and manage overall project execution.

Skills

Heavy civil PM

Plan reading & interpretation

Earthwork & utilities

Safety & OSHA compliance

Interpersonal leadership

Tools

Construction equipment knowledge

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