Heavy Civil CMT Project Manager - Nashville
Heavy Civil CMT Project Manager / Senior Project Manager
📍 Hybrid | Transportation & Infrastructure Market
About the Opportunity
A rapidly growing engineering and construction materials testing consultancy is seeking a Heavy Civil CMT Project Manager to help lead and expand its transportation and infrastructure practice.
This is a unique opportunity to join an office in growth mode, working directly alongside senior leadership to deliver major transportation projects while helping build the team's long-term presence in the region. With a significant backlog of work already secured and several major infrastructure pursuits underway, the successful candidate will play a key role in both project delivery and business growth.
The firm offers the chance to get in early, make an immediate impact, and help shape the future direction of the office.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Join a small but rapidly growing operation with significant backing and resources
- Step into a leadership position supporting landmark transportation infrastructure projects
- Opportunity to help build and scale a heavy civil and CMT practice
- Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers
- Significant autonomy and influence over clients, projects, and growth strategy
- Strong incoming backlog creating immediate opportunity for advancement
- Potential future involvement in expanding geotechnical capabilities
Key Responsibilities
- Manage construction materials testing (CMT) and inspection projects across transportation and heavy civil infrastructure markets
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and agency stakeholders
- Develop and maintain client relationships while identifying new project opportunities
- Lead proposal preparation, project pricing, and contract negotiations
- Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing, and profitability
- Coordinate field operations, laboratory testing, and inspection teams
- Oversee quality assurance and quality control efforts
- Support recruitment, mentoring, and development of technical staff
- Drive business development efforts through networking, client engagement, and industry involvement
- Assist leadership with strategic growth plans for the office and region
Desired Background
- 7+ years of experience in Construction Materials Testing, CEI, heavy civil construction, transportation, or related infrastructure markets
- Strong understanding of DOT projects, transportation infrastructure, and heavy civil construction practices
- Experience managing CMT and inspection programs on complex infrastructure projects
- Proven client-facing experience and strong relationship-building abilities
- Demonstrated success in business development, project capture, or growing client accounts
- Knowledge of estimating, pricing, and project financial management
- Experience leading multidisciplinary field and laboratory teams
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required for exceptional candidates
Ideal Experience
Candidates with experience in any of the following sectors are highly encouraged to apply:
- Highway & Interstate Construction
- Design-Build Transportation Projects
- CEI (Construction Engineering & Inspection)
- Bridges & Structures
- Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
- Dams & Water Resources
- Airports
- Heavy Civil Site Development
- Large-Scale Public Infrastructure Programs
Compensation
$120,000 - $165,000+ Base Salary
Compensation will be tailored to experience, technical expertise, business development capability, project portfolio, and client relationships.
The Ideal Candidate
This role is best suited for a high-performing project manager who enjoys both the technical and business side of consulting. The successful individual will be comfortable leading projects, developing clients, helping grow a team, and becoming a key part of a rapidly expanding operation.
If you're looking for a chance to get in on the ground floor of a growing office, help deliver some of the largest transportation infrastructure projects in the country, and accelerate your leadership trajectory, this opportunity offers a clear path for growth and long-term impact.
📩 Confidential inquiries welcome.
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