Civil Construction Project Manager- Nashville TN
The Civil Construction Project Manager at Confidential Client is responsible for supporting the successful execution of heavy civil construction projects by coordinating schedules, vendors, subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with project plans and federal requirements. This role offers early-career professionals an opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow into leadership within a collaborative, mission-driven company focused on federal and commercial civil construction projects.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Civil Construction / Utilities / Sitework.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This Civil Construction Project Manager role at our Confidential Client supports the planning and delivery of heavy civil construction, utilities, and sitework projects. You’ll work alongside Project Managers and Superintendents to help ensure accurate, safe, on-time execution from preconstruction through closeout.
- Interpret project plans and specifications to confirm constructability and scope.
- Assist with preparation and management of submittals and RFIs.
- Generate purchase orders and monitor material procurement and deliveries.
- Help maintain project schedules and coordinate subcontractors and vendors.
- Prepare and organize daily field reports and site documentation for project leadership.
- Support compliance with state, federal, and contract-specific requirements (including federal security/access processes).
- Provide hands-on support to Project Managers and Superintendents as needed to keep projects moving.
Qualifications
Our Confidential Client is looking for candidates who meet the following:
- U.S. Citizenship required to meet federal project access requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required) or Construction Management (preferred).
- 0–3 years’ experience in heavy civil construction preferred; strong entry-level candidates and recent graduates encouraged to apply.
- Strong organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Clear, professional communication and a team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to pass state and federal professional reviews to access military bases and federal facilities.
- Progress toward or attainment of a Civil Engineer license is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $85,000–$120,000 per year, plus performance-based bonuses.
- Top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Robust 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid training and certification opportunities.
- Paid time off, holidays, and sick leave.
- Weekly payroll cycle.
- Travel projects with per diem when working away from home.
- Opportunities to work on prevailing wage and federal projects.
- Recognition programs and employee rewards.
Schedule & Location
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Typical schedule: Monday–Friday
- Primary location: Nashville, TN (this listing is for Nashville, TN)
- This position may require relocation to one of the client’s regional offices (examples listed by the client): Biloxi, MS; Newbern, TN; Dunkirk, MD. Projects often require travel — per diem provided when applicable.
About Our Client
Confidential Client is an established contractor in civil construction, utilities, and sitework serving commercial and federal sectors. The team emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration while offering career growth for early-career engineers and construction professionals. In this role you’ll gain hands-on field experience with mentorship and a clear path into project leadership.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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