Project Manager - Underground Water Utilities

About the role

Kimmel & Associates, an established heavy civil and utility contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager for underground water utilities in Nashville, Tennessee. The role supports municipal and industrial water and wastewater construction projects, coordinating work with project managers, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, suppliers, engineers and owners so that projects are delivered safely, on schedule and within budget.

Key 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 milestones
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders and project correspondence
• Track quantities, labor, equipment, materials and subcontractor costs, and assist with cost forecasting, budget tracking and monthly billing
• Review invoices, subcontractor billings, purchase orders and material tickets for accuracy
• Coordinate procurement and delivery of pipe, valves, pumps, equipment, concrete and fittings, and perform material takeoffs
• Identify conflicts in drawings and specifications before they affect field operations
• Work with Superintendents and field teams, support change-order preparation and project closeout, and maintain accurate project files
• Ensure compliance with company safety requirements and support testing, startup, commissioning and closeout

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
• Previous experience as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Field Engineer, Estimator or similar
• Water/wastewater, heavy civil or underground utility construction experience strongly preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts and technical documents
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving and time-management skills, and willingness to travel to active sites

Required skills

• Understanding of construction scheduling, procurement, cost controls and project documentation
• Experience with RFIs, submittals, change orders, material takeoffs and project coordination
• Preferred: HCSS, Bluebeam and construction project management software

What we offer

• Compensation range of $120,000 to $175,000 per year
• Benefits package
• Opportunity to work on complex water, wastewater, utility and heavy civil infrastructure projects
• Career growth with an established contractor and meaningful responsibility across planning, execution and closeout