Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction - Nashville

Accounting Search; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company truck

Health insurance

Pension plan

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead heavy civil construction projects from concept to completion in Nashville. The role demands expertise in underground utilities, rock‑heavy site work, and driving projects on time and within budget.

You will manage client and subcontractor meetings, review budgets against bids, develop site plans, supervise field crews, obtain permits, and maintain safety and quality standards in alignment with OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil experience in project management.
• Ability to read 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.

Responsibilities

• Attend client and subcontractor meetings to capture requirements.
• Compare budgets to bid documents for alignment.
• Develop site-specific project plans.
• Inspect shop drawings, manufacturing, and installations to the design intent and contract documents.
• Lead subcontractors and site supervision.
• Obtain permits, licenses, and site access.
• Develop and manage overall project schedule.
• Proactively solve problems and anticipate issues.
• Understand quantity take-offs and conduct cut/fill evaluations.
• Lead field superintendents on projects.

Skills

Heavy civil project mgmt

Read grading plans

Earthwork & utilities

Safety & OSHA knowledge

Math & problem solving

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