Senior Civil Project Manager - Earthwork & Site Utilities - Self Perform

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a reputable construction company with more than 40 years of experience providing comprehensive construction, development, real estate services, and ground-up building solutions. The company is expanding its civil construction operations and seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager to lead heavy civil, site development, earthwork, and underground utility projects throughout the greater Nashville area.

This is an opportunity for an experienced, hands-on project management professional with a strong background in self-performing civil construction, and delivering infrastructure projects involving storm drainage, water and sewer systems, grading, and roadway improvements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead civil construction projects from preconstruction, estimating, and budgeting through execution, closeout, and final delivery, including hard-bid and negotiated projects.
• Manage heavy civil and site infrastructure scopes, including earthwork, mass grading, storm drainage, underground water and sewer utilities, and intersection improvements.
• Oversee project schedules, labor and equipment allocation, procurement, subcontractors, materials, quality control, safety, cost forecasting, and change orders to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Coordinate self-performed construction activities and provide leadership to field supervisors, crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants while maintaining compliance with contract specifications and company standards.
• Build and maintain client relationships, coordinate with TDOT and local agencies, resolve project issues, represent the company in project and management meetings, and communicate progress, costs, risks, and performance through regular reporting.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of construction project management experience, with a strong background in heavy civil construction, site development, and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects involving earthwork, grading, underground utilities, drainage, and roadway or intersection improvements, preferably in a self-performing civil construction environment.
• Experience coordinating with state and local transportation departments, municipalities, utility providers, engineers, and other public-sector stakeholders; TDOT or comparable DOT experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of construction estimating, project budgeting, scheduling, cost control, subcontractor management, contract administration, and project closeout, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, building science, or a related field preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with a valid driver's license.