Senior Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

About the role

A client of Kimmel & Associates, an established heavy civil and utility contractor, is hiring a Senior Project Manager for a major earthmoving and underground utilities project linked to a large industrial plant near Nashville, Tennessee. The project value exceeds $100 million, and the role provides senior-level leadership from planning and procurement through execution and closeout.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of project execution, setting priorities and coordinating resources to meet schedule, budget, quality and safety objectives.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress against milestones and implement corrective actions for delays.
• Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, financial reporting and cost-control measures.
• Coordinate procurement, subcontract agreements, supplier relationships and material deliveries.
• Work with Project Managers, Superintendents and Foremen to coordinate earthmoving and underground utility activities and resolve field issues.
• Oversee submittals, RFIs, change orders, quantity tracking, project documentation and contractual compliance.
• Monitor installed quantities, review progress measurements, coordinate client billing and document completed work and additional scope.
• Maintain relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Identify risks to schedule, cost, site conditions, utilities and sequencing and develop solutions early.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure work meets standards, specifications and quality requirements.
• Coordinate final documentation, quantity reconciliation, outstanding change orders and project turnover.

Required profile

• 10+ years of project management experience in heavy civil construction, focused on earthmoving and underground utilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Experience managing large-scale, complex projects, preferably valued at $100 million or more.
• Knowledge of mass excavation, earthmoving, grading, underground utilities and large industrial site development.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills, and a commitment to jobsite safety and quality.

Required skills

• Managing project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, procurement and subcontractors
• Contract administration, RFIs, submittals, change orders, quantity tracking and progress billing

What we offer

• Salary of $150,000-$225,000 depending on experience and qualifications, with bonus opportunities.
• Company vehicle and gas card.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.