Project Manager-Underground Water Utilities

Kimmel Associates; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

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Job summary

Kimmel Associates seeks an experienced Project Manager – Underground Water Utilities to drive municipal and industrial water and wastewater construction projects in the Nashville area. You will coordinate with project managers, superintendents, engineers, and field teams to ensure safety, schedule adherence, and budget compliance from startup through closeout.

The role covers planning, procurement, scheduling, cost control, submittals, RFIs, change orders, quantity tracking, and billing, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent construction experience may be considered
• Previous experience as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Field Engineer, Estimator, or similar construction professional
• Water/wastewater, heavy civil, or underground utility construction experience strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents
• Understanding of construction scheduling, procurement, cost controls, and project documentation
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, material takeoffs, and project coordination
• Experience with HCSS, Bluebeam, and construction project management software preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Willingness and ability to travel to active project locations as required

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate water and wastewater construction projects from startup through closeout
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and technical documents
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, owners, inspectors, and field personnel
• Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor progress against key milestones
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project correspondence
• Track project quantities, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor costs, and overall project performance
• Assist with cost forecasting, budget tracking, cost-to-complete reviews, and monthly billing
• Review invoices, subcontractor billings, purchase orders, and material tickets for accuracy
• Coordinate procurement and delivery of pipe, valves, pumps, equipment, concrete, fittings, and other materials
• Perform material takeoffs and support purchasing activities
• Identify conflicts or construction issues in drawings and specifications before they affect field operations
• Work closely with Superintendents and field teams to coordinate office and field activities
• Support change-order preparation, additional-work documentation, subcontractor management, and project closeout
• Maintain accurate project files, meeting documentation, and project records
• Ensure project activities meet company safety requirements and applicable standards
• Support testing, startup, commissioning, and final project closeout as required

Job description

About the Company

The company is an established heavy civil and utility contractor focused on safely delivering high-quality infrastructure projects while building lasting relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, employees, and the communities it serves.

The company specializes in complex heavy civil, utility, water, and wastewater construction and offers experienced construction professionals the opportunity to work on challenging infrastructure projects with meaningful responsibility from project startup through closeout.

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager – Underground Water Utilities to support the successful execution of municipal and industrial water and wastewater construction projects.

The Project Manager will work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders to coordinate project activities and ensure work is delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

This role will have responsibility across project planning, procurement, scheduling, cost control, submittals, RFIs, change orders, quantity tracking, billing, documentation, and overall project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate water and wastewater construction projects from startup through closeout
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, and technical documents
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, owners, inspectors, and field personnel
• Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor progress against key milestones
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, and project correspondence
• Track project quantities, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor costs, and overall project performance
• Assist with cost forecasting, budget tracking, cost-to-complete reviews, and monthly billing
• Review invoices, subcontractor billings, purchase orders, and material tickets for accuracy
• Coordinate procurement and delivery of pipe, valves, pumps, equipment, concrete, fittings, and other materials
• Perform material takeoffs and support purchasing activities
• Identify conflicts or construction issues in drawings and specifications before they affect field operations
• Work closely with Superintendents and field teams to coordinate office and field activities
• Support change-order preparation, additional-work documentation, subcontractor management, and project closeout
• Maintain accurate project files, meeting documentation, and project records
• Ensure project activities meet company safety requirements and applicable standards
• Support testing, startup, commissioning, and final project closeout as required

Project Types

Projects may include:

• Pump and lift stations
• Water transmission and distribution systems
• Sanitary sewer systems and force mains
• Stormwater and drainage systems
• Underground utility installation
• Water and wastewater treatment plants
• Process and mechanical piping
• Pumps, valves, meters, and control systems
• Concrete tanks and structures
• Excavation, trenching, and shoring
• Site development and utility relocations
• Testing, startup, commissioning, and closeout

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent construction experience may be considered
• Previous experience as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Field Engineer, Estimator, or similar construction professional
• Water/wastewater, heavy civil, or underground utility construction experience strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents
• Understanding of construction scheduling, procurement, cost controls, and project documentation
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, material takeoffs, and project coordination
• Experience with HCSS, Bluebeam, and construction project management software preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working effectively with both field and office personnel
• Strong understanding of field construction operations and project financial performance
• Willingness and ability to travel to active project locations as required

Preferred Experience

• Municipal water and wastewater construction
• Water or wastewater treatment plant construction
• Large-diameter water and sewer piping
• Pump stations and lift stations
• Process mechanical piping
• Heavy civil construction and concrete structures
• Project estimating and material takeoffs
• HCSS HeavyBid and Bluebeam
• Project scheduling, cost tracking, and forecasting
• Change-order preparation and management

Benefits

• $120,000–$175,000 compensation range
• Benefits package
• Opportunity to work on complex water, wastewater, utility, and heavy civil infrastructure projects
• Career growth with an established heavy civil contractor
• Meaningful responsibility across project planning, execution, and closeout
• Collaborative environment working alongside experienced field and project leadership