Project Manager - Heavy Civil & Utility Infrastructure

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead heavy civil and utility infrastructure projects from preconstruction through final closeout.

The ideal candidate has experience working for a heavy civil general contractor or mechanical contractor and a proven track record managing projects involving water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, utility infrastructure, municipal construction, and industrial facilities .

This role will oversee project execution, financial performance, field operations, subcontractors, schedules, and client relationships while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage heavy civil and utility infrastructure projects from preconstruction through completion and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, procurement plans, cost forecasts, and execution strategies.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, labor productivity, billing, cost control, and profitability.
• Coordinate Superintendents, field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers, inspectors, and other project stakeholders.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement, contract administration, and project documentation.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with owners, municipalities, engineers, consultants, and company leadership.
• Identify project risks and implement proactive solutions to minimize schedule and cost impacts.
• Support field operations by ensuring crews have the equipment, materials, and resources required to maintain production.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety regulations, quality standards, and company procedures.
• Support commissioning, punch-list completion, project turnover, and final closeout.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, municipalities, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and project partners.

Requirements

• 3+ years of Project Management experience in heavy civil or mechanical construction.
• Experience with a heavy civil general contractor or mechanical contractor is required.
• Proven ability to manage projects from startup through final closeout.
• Experience with water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, utility infrastructure, industrial facilities, or similar heavy civil projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction methods, scheduling, contract administration, procurement, and field operations.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, labor management, cost control, billing, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while coordinating office and field teams.
• Must reside within approximately one hour of Nashville, Tennessee .
• Residential or light commercial construction experience alone will not be considered.

Benefits

• $90,000–$120,000 salary , with flexibility for highly qualified candidates.
• Weekly pay.
• Company truck or $1,000/month vehicle allowance .
• Company fuel card.
• Health insurance available immediately upon hire.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Stable pipeline of heavy civil and utility infrastructure projects.
• High level of project ownership and leadership responsibility.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities.