# Project Manager - Heavy Civil & Utility Infrastructure

> AlphaHire · Nashville, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-11

**Salary:** USD 90,000–120,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

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.

## Apply

[Apply at AlphaHire](https://apply.workable.com/alphax/j/27DADE23EF/apply)

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