Project Manager (Civil Engineering) - Land Planning Market

Company: Gresham Smith
Location: Nashville
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

About Us At Gresham Smith , we call it Genuine Ingenuity . Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions. What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork. Why Gresham Smith? When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered. About You We’re looking for someone who has: B.S. or M.S. degree required; Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related degree preferred. A minimum of 8 years of experience with land and site design of residential, commercial, retail, healthcare, public works, or industrial projects. A licensed civil engineer or landscape architect is preferred but not required. Adept in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook. Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people. About the Role We are looking for a passionate and experienced Project Manager to lead transformative civil and land development projects from vision to completion. In this role, you’ll guide multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with forward-thinking clients, and deliver designs that improve lives and enhance the built environment. If you thrive on solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and driving sustainable solutions, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference! As a Project Manager , you will: Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of major civil engineering projects. Lead design team from inception through contract documents and construction administration to final inspection. Supervise and collaborate with the project team. Review designs, engineering reports, plans, and specifications for major projects. Maintain a schedule of project deliverables and milestones. Coordinate projects with clients, contractors, outside consultants, and firm staff. Communicate and interact with project team members, client representative, review agencies, and others as appropriate to the project. Integrate your current expertise while continuing your knowledge growth to incorporate state-of-the-art technology and materials into the project design. Sustain our world’s environment with cutting-edge, ecologically-friendly solutions to complicated situations. Resolve a variety of complex problems such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements, etc Mentor team members to create a dynamic learning environment. Ensure adherence to quality control processes. Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture. Join Us If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you. Here’s what you can expect: Professional Growth : In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement. Culture that Cares : 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success. Competitive Benefits : Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs) 401(k) with Company Match Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance Family Planning and Parental Leave Mass/Public Transit Program Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply! GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.

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