Project Manager-Underground Water Utilities

Kimmel & Associates • Nashville, TN

6d • $120,000 - $175,000

About The Position

An established heavy civil and utility contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support municipal and industrial water and wastewater construction projects. The position coordinates with project managers, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, owners, and other stakeholders to deliver work safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The role covers project planning, procurement, scheduling, cost control, submittals, RFIs, change orders, quantity tracking, billing, documentation, and overall project coordination. 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, treatment plants, process and mechanical piping, concrete tanks and structures, excavation, trenching, shoring, site development, and utility relocations. The project manager may also support testing, startup, commissioning, and closeout.

The company is an established heavy civil and utility contractor focused on safely delivering high-quality infrastructure projects and building lasting relationships with project stakeholders and the communities it serves. It specializes in complex heavy civil, utility, water, and wastewater construction.

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.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working effectively with 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HCSS, Bluebeam, and construction project management software.
• Municipal water and wastewater construction experience.
• Water or wastewater treatment plant construction experience.
• Large-diameter water and sewer piping experience.
• Pump station and lift station experience.
• Process mechanical piping experience.
• Heavy civil construction and concrete structures experience.
• Project estimating and material takeoff experience.
• HCSS HeavyBid and Bluebeam experience.
• Project scheduling, cost tracking, and forecasting experience.
• Change-order preparation and management experience.

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 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.

Benefits

• Compensation range of $120,000–$175,000.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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