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Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction – Nashville
All, Manufacturing
Nashville, TN
Location: Nashville, TN | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: Competitive salary (DOE) plus aggressive performance bonus plan (~$50k / year potential)
Overview
A growing heavy civil construction company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee civil projects from concept to completion. This role requires a strong understanding of civil construction processes, including underground utilities and rock-heavy sitework challenges, along with excellent communication skills and a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and safely.
What you'll do
- Attend all client and subcontractor 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 against design intent and contract documents
- Lead subcontractors and supervision on-site
- Take responsibility for the overall project, including obtaining permits, licenses, and access
- Lead the development and planning of the overall project schedule
- Anticipate problems and take a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Understand quantity take-offs and how to evaluate cut/fill
- Lead Field Superintendents on assigned 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
- Strong aptitude in math and creative problem-solving abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple personality types to lead, motivate, and teach crews while maintaining a harmonious work environment
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary (DOE) plus aggressive performance bonus plan (~$50k / year potential)
- Company truck and fuel card
- Eligible for full healthcare insurance and benefits
- Benefits include pension plan, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability after 90 days
Why this role
This is an opportunity to lead heavy civil projects from start to finish for a growing company, with a competitive salary, aggressive bonus potential, and a full benefits package including a company truck and fuel card.
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