Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction - Nashville

Sora Resource Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary DOE

Aggressive bonus plan

Company truck & fuel card

Full healthcare benefits

Pension plan + health/dental/vision

Job summary

Sora Resource Group is seeking a Project Manager for heavy civil construction to manage civil projects from concept to completion. The role demands strong knowledge of civil construction processes, exceptional communication, and a proven track record of delivering on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will lead on-site teams, coordinate with clients and subs, and ensure safety, permits, and inspections are handled efficiently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil project management experience.
• Ability to read grading and utility plans, specifications, and geotechnical information.
• Knowledge of earthwork equipment and site utilities.
• Experience with safety protocols and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Attend client and subcontract meetings to capture project requirements.
• Compare budgets and bids for alignment.
• Develop site-specific project plans.
• Inspect shop drawings, manufacturing, and installations.
• Lead subcontractors and site supervision.
• Manage permits, licenses, access, etc.
• Develop overall project schedule.
• Proactively identify and solve problems.
• Understand quantity take-offs and how to evaluate cut/fill.
• Lead field superintendents on projects.

Skills

Heavy civil project management

Plan interpretation

Earthwork equipment & site utilities

OSHA safety guidelines

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