Project Manager-Heavy Civil Construction

Kimmel & Associates • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Senior Project Manager will oversee a major earthmoving and underground utilities project associated with a large industrial plant in the Nashville, Tennessee, area. The project value exceeds $100 million. The role provides senior-level leadership across all phases of construction, from planning and procurement through execution and closeout.

The successful candidate will coordinate project managers, superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, and owners to deliver the project safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements. The work calls for extensive experience managing large-scale earthwork and underground utility operations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of project management experience in heavy civil construction, with a strong emphasis on earthmoving and underground utilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects, preferably valued at $100 million or more.
• Extensive knowledge of mass excavation, earthmoving, grading, underground utilities, and large industrial site development.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, procurement, subcontractors, and contract administration.
• Experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, quantity tracking, progress billing, and project documentation.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coordinate multiple project managers, field leaders, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to jobsite safety, quality control, and disciplined project execution.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing large-scale construction projects valued at $100 million or more.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution, establish priorities, and coordinate resources to meet schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress against milestones, and implement corrective actions to address delays or operational challenges.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, financial reporting, and cost-control measures.
• Coordinate procurement, subcontract agreements, supplier relationships, and material deliveries to support field operations.
• Coordinate earthmoving and underground utility activities with project managers, superintendents, and foremen; resolve field issues and maintain productivity.
• Oversee submittals, requests for information, change orders, quantity tracking, project documentation, and contractual compliance.
• Monitor installed quantities, review progress measurements, coordinate client billing, and document completed work and additional scope accurately.
• Maintain working relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Identify risks involving schedule, costs, site conditions, utilities, and construction sequencing, and develop solutions to address them.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure construction activities meet applicable standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate final documentation, quantity reconciliation, outstanding change orders, and project turnover for closeout.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $150,000–$225,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Company vehicle and gas card.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Opportunity to lead a major industrial infrastructure project with significant scope and responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior