Civil Project Manager

The Civil Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of civil construction projects, focusing on preconstruction, estimating, project management, and financial oversight. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with clients, field teams, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost estimating for grading, utilities, and concrete.
• Analyze plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Lead bid efforts, subcontractor solicitation, and estimate reviews.
• Develop project schedules and phasing plans using estimating software such as ProEst.
• Manage the full project lifecycle, including buyout, mobilization, construction, and closeout.
• Coordinate self-performed work in earthwork, utilities, and concrete.
• Lead site logistics, scheduling, quality, and safety efforts.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, adjusting project schedules as necessary.
• Develop and manage project budgets and cost controls.
• Review and approve invoices, pay applications, and change orders.
• Lead monthly financial reviews and forecasting.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, field teams, and stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings and coordination efforts.
• Maintain strong relationships with owners, inspectors, and agencies.

• Project management experience in civil construction, heavy civil, and sitework.
• Proven experience managing grading, utilities, and concrete projects.
• Experience with self-performed work.
• Strong understanding of project financials, cost control, and scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field is preferred.
• Experience with ProEst, Procore, MS Project, or similar software.
• Experience managing projects in Middle Tennessee or local market.

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact projects with autonomy. You will work in a dynamic environment with diverse projects across sitework, utilities, and concrete. The position includes performance-based incentives tied to profitability and project success, as well as a vehicle allowance and company cell phone. There is a clear opportunity for long-term leadership growth within the company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Smyrna, TN.

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $52.88/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Smyrna,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.