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Senior Project Manager – Site Civil Construction

ABES Contracting, LLC.
Location: Memphis, TN
Reports To: Vice President
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of construction experience

Company Overview

ABES Contracting is growing and we are looking for a Senior Project Manager who understands site civil, utility, and infrastructure construction and is ready to lead from both the office and the field.

We are not a corporate bureaucracy. We are a high-performing, team-driven construction company focused on civil site work, water, wastewater, utilities, and infrastructure projects across Tennessee.

We are looking for someone who is: 

  • Hungry – proactive, accountable, and ready to own outcomes
  • Humble – collaborative, team-oriented, and willing to roll up their sleeves
  • Smart – technically capable and able to communicate clearly with clients, engineers, and crews

What You’ll Do

This role is hands-on and multi-dimensional. You will:

  • Lead and support cost estimating and bid preparation
  • Perform quantity takeoffs for civil / utility scopes
  • Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders
  • Develop and update project schedules (Microsoft Project or similar)
  • Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers
  • Attend client meetings and represent ABES professionally
  • Support field operations and occasionally be on-site
  • Help manage crews and ensure projects stay on track
  • Improve systems and organization without overcomplicating them

This is not a “sit behind a desk and manage hierarchy” role.
We need someone willing to do what the job requires whether that’s building a schedule, reviewing drawings, meeting a crane operator, or helping close out a project.

Required Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of construction experience
  • Direct experience in:
    • Site civil work
    • Water / wastewater utilities
    • Infrastructure or heavy civil construction
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Plans and specifications
    • Quantity takeoffs 
    • Estimating fundamentals
    • Construction administration processes

Technical Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera (P6) is a plus
  • Comfortable with construction documentation systems
  • Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical stakeholders

Compensation

Salary is competitive and based on experience.
We are open to candidates ranging from strong mid-level PMs to experienced senior professionals.

Why ABES Contracting? 

  • Rapidly growing civil construction firm
  • Strong backlog of public infrastructure projects
  • Leadership team that values teamwork and execution
  • Opportunity to shape systems and culture in a growing company
  • Ability to make real impact not get lost in layers of management

If you’re looking for a place where your experience matters and your leadership will be felt immediately, we’d love to talk.

Apply directly through LinkedIn.

Construction Manager

ABES Contracting, LLC.
Location: Memphis, TN (with local travel as needed)
Reports To: Vice President
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 15+ years in construction management

Company Overview

ABES Contracting is a construction firm based in Memphis, TN. We are typically the prime contractor working directly with the client. We self-perform, water, sewer and grading and drainage and hire out other scopes to sub-contractors. At ABES, we are committed to delivering high-quality, on-time, and on-budget results with integrity, professionalism, and purpose.

Position Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Construction Manager with at least 15 years of experience (20 years preferred) to lead and manage construction projects both in the office and in the field. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented leader who understands the full life cycle of construction—from project planning and resource management to field execution and administrative follow-through.

The Construction Manager will play a vital role in coordinating teams, subcontractors, equipment, scheduling, budget control, and reporting. They must be equally comfortable in the field managing crews and logistics, as well as in the office overseeing documentation, subcontractor billing, and project administration.

Key Responsibilities

In the Field

  • Lead daily site operations for multiple construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and budget standards.
  • Oversee field crews, subcontractors, and equipment usage.
  • Conduct regular site inspections and coordination meetings.
  • Ensure proper use, maintenance, and rental of equipment.
  • Identify and resolve field issues proactively to avoid delays or cost overruns.
  • Coordinate inspections, permits, and regulatory compliance with project specifications.

In the Office

  • Assist with compiling and placing bids
  • Participate in preconstruction planning, estimating, and evaluation of sub pricing.
  • Manage construction project documentation and administrative requirements.
  • Create and manage detailed project schedules and execution plans.
  • Review and approve subcontractor invoices, payment applications, and time tracking.
  • Assist with project budgeting and cost tracking in coordination with accounting.
  • Generate progress reports, RFIs, change orders, and other contract documents.
  • Work with internal teams to align construction execution with engineering plans.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 15 years of progressive construction management experience in water, sewer, grading and drainage projects as well as other public infrastructure projects.
  • Proven track record managing both field and office aspects of construction projects.
  • Strong knowledge of construction scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
  • Experience reviewing plans, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Familiarity with construction software and tools (e.g., Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam, Excel).
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to lead teams and coordinate subcontractors.
  • Ability to perform basic tasks (such as load and unloading a truck) using heavy equipment.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to obtain).
  • Knowledge of construction equipment and rental procedures.
  • The ability to dig trenches or perform site grading utilizing heavy equipment is a plus.
  • Prior experience with minority-owned or small business contractors a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience: $120k – $150k
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Company vehicle or travel allowance for job site visits

About Working at ABES

We are a values-driven firm focused on excellence, accountability, and impact. ABES Contracting is expanding, and this role offers an opportunity to grow with the company, shape how we execute projects, and lead high-impact work in the communities we serve.

Send cover letter and resume to etuombe@abesbuilds.com and bdavis@abesbuilds.com