Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction - Nashville

Calqulate; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Pension plan

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd in Nashville seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead heavy civil construction projects from concept to completion, including underground utilities and rock-heavy sitework.

You will attend client and subcontractor meetings, review budgets, develop site plans, supervise on-site crews, obtain permits, and drive the project schedule while ensuring safety and quality.

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.
• 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.

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 obtaining 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 evaluate cut/fill.
• Lead Field Superintendents on your projects.

Skills

5+ years heavy civil PM experience

Read/interpret grading & utility plans

Earthwork & site utilities equipment

Safety/OSHA knowledge

Mathematical aptitude & problem‑solvng

Interpersonal leadership on crews

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