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👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering & Construction.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Project Manager to lead infrastructure projects in Memphis, TN. This role focuses on planning, design oversight, permitting, construction support, and client coordination for roadway, utility, and site development projects. The position is full-time and on-site fieldwork is required; hybrid arrangements may be considered later with manager approval.

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Key Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation for infrastructure projects (roadways, utilities, site development).
• Manage design deliverables and review AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings, plans, profiles, and details.
• Perform engineering analyses to verify system sizing and performance.
• Prepare and submit permit applications to local, state, and federal agencies.
• Provide construction-phase support: respond to RFIs, review shop drawings, perform site visits, and document progress.
• Coordinate with utility companies, contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to resolve conflicts and ensure integration with existing systems.
• Lead risk identification and mitigation activities to keep projects on time and on budget.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and project staff on technical standards, workflows, and client management.
• Maintain thorough project documentation and ensure compliance with contract documents and specifications.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience managing infrastructure projects (entry-level to senior candidates considered).
• Experience with common delivery methods (design-bid-build, design-build, etc.).
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, specifications, and drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and project resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong client-facing abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle; ability to operate company vehicles as required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check (random drug screens may occur during employment).
• Authorized to work in the United States.

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Preferred / Highly Valued

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and advanced Microsoft Office.
• ESRI GIS experience.
• Industry certifications such as Asphalt, Concrete, Erosion Control, Earthwork, OSHA10.
• Completion of P.A.C.E. certification within 90 days of employment (required if hired).

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Skills & Tools

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; familiarity with civil/site design workflows.
• Experience performing engineering analyses for utility systems and drainage.
• Solid client coordination and stakeholder communication skills.
• Familiarity with permitting processes and regulatory compliance.

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Compensation & Work Environment

• Estimated pay: $92,723 per year (estimated).
• Dynamic mix of office work, client meetings, and fieldwork. In-person attendance for meetings and field visits is required.
• Hybrid/remote flexibility may be considered in the future with supervisor approval.
• Employment includes standard benefits as offered by Confidential Client (details provided during the interview / offer stage).

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Additional Requirements & Notes

• Candidates must be able to pass drug screening and criminal background checks.
• This third-party recruitment is managed by Careertakes; the hiring employer is Confidential Client.
• Careertakes and Confidential Client comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws in Tennessee and other jurisdictions where this role may be advertised.

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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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