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Position Title: Project Manager / Field InspectorDate_Posted: 07/13/2026Location: Lancaster, TNJob Category: ForemanSalary Interval: Salary / Full - TimePay Range: N/AApplication Instructions Thank you for your interest in Summers - Taylor. Please complete the following tasks in order to successfully complete your application. Position Description Position SummarySummers-Taylor, Inc. is seeking an experienced Hybrid Project Manager / Field Inspector to support heavy highway and roadway construction projects throughout the region. This position combines field inspection responsibilities with project coordination, subcontractor management, traffic control oversight, and quality assurance.The ideal candidate will have experience in DOT roadway construction and inspection, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple field operations simultaneously. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage subcontractor commitments, schedules, and daily coordination activities. Monitor and document SCD and subcontractor work items and quantities. Review, track, and maintain material certifications and required project documentation. Track project progress and assist with monthly CPM schedule updates in coordination with the CPM Manager. Verify foreman timecards are coded accurately to bid items and project activities. Review and confirm accuracy of project-related credit card purchases and documentation. Attend EPSC inspections and ensure environmental compliance requirements are maintained. Prepare, monitor, and submit lane closure reports. Coordinate and oversee evening lane closures with subcontractors, crews, inspectors, and traffic control personnel. Monitor waste and borrow pit operations and maintain associated certifications and records. Communicate project updates with owners, consultants, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal management teams. Attend project meetings and maintain accurate project documentation and records. Procure project materials and coordinate equipment needs with the Summers-Taylor shop and operations teams. Identify and resolve field issues to minimize delays and maintain production schedules. Maintain oversight of project quality control and ensure work is completed in accordance with plans and specifications.Benefits: Competitive Pay Paid Time Off Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Life Insurance Short-term disability 401(k) w/generous employer contributions Company VehicleSummers-Taylor, Inc., is the largest heavy and highway construction contractor in Northeast Tennessee, and has been in business since 1932. From large interstate highways to small commercial site development and homebuilding, Summers-Taylor deals with a wide variety of types of work and employs over 850 employees from Bristol to Nashville. We value our customers and our employees, and our reputation for delivering quality work has been built for four generations of family leadership covering over nine decades. Position Requirements Required Certifications EPSC Inspection Certification ACI/AISC Concrete Testing Certification OSHA 30 Certification Flagging Certification CPR Certification Rigging Certification Traffic Control Manager Certification or equivalent traffic control experience Valid Driver's License (CDL preferred)Preferred Qualifications Previous TDOT or DOT field inspection experience Experience in heavy highway and roadway construction Strong understanding of traffic control operations and roadway safety requirements Ability to read construction plans, specifications, and project schedules Experience coordinating subcontractors and field crews Strong computer, documentation, and reporting skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in an active construction environmentEqual Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Summers-Taylor, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status,