Water/Wastewater Project Assistant — Nashville PM Path

LVI Associates; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

LVI Associates in Nashville, TN is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will work with project managers and field leadership on municipal projects such as water treatment plants, pump stations, and underground utilities.

This role offers growth into a Project Manager position with exposure to large-scale public infrastructure projects and a focus on safety, quality, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of construction experience, ideally within heavy civil, utility, or water/wastewater construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with planning, execution, and closeout of water/wastewater construction projects.
• Manage project documentation, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contract correspondence.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and field personnel.
• Track project schedules, budgets, and production progress.
• Support procurement of materials and subcontractors.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project plans to identify issues and opportunities.
• Attend project meetings and maintain accurate meeting documentation.
• Assist with cost tracking, forecasting, and monthly reporting.
• Help ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Support project teams during startup, commissioning, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Reading drawings

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

LVI Associates in Nashville, TN is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will work with project managers and field leadership on municipal projects such as water treatment plants, pump stations, and underground utilities.

This role offers growth into a Project Manager position with exposure to large-scale public infrastructure projects and a focus on safety, quality, and professional development.