Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction - Nashville

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus (~$50k)

Company truck & fuel card

Full healthcare insurance

Pension plan, medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance, short-term disability

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. seeks an experienced Project Manager for heavy civil construction in the Nashville area. The role involves managing civil projects from concept to completion, with emphasis on safety, budget, and schedule adherence.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings with clients and subs, reviewing plans, developing site-specific schedules, and leading on-site crews. A strong track record in delivering complex earthwork and utility projects is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil PM experience
• Able to read grading and utility plans and geotechnical data
• Knowledge of earthwork equipment and site utilities
• Knowledge of safety practices and OSHA guidelines
• Strong math aptitude and problem solving
• Strong interpersonal skills to lead diverse crews

Responsibilities

• Attend client/sub meetings to capture project requirements
• Compare budgets and bid documents for alignment
• Develop site-specific project plans
• Inspect shop drawings and installations against design documents
• Lead subcontractors and on-site supervision
• Manage permits, licenses, access, etc.
• Plan and manage overall project schedule
• Proactively anticipate problems before they arise
• Understand quantity take-offs and cut/fill evaluation
• Lead Field Supervisents on projects

Skills

Heavy civil PM

Plan interpretation

Safety/OSHA

Math/problem solving

People 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