NICHOLAS NORMAN
Pinson
Summary
Construction Project Manager with over 7 years of experience leading multi-million-dollar infrastructure and underground utility projects in high-production, schedule-critical environments. Proven ability to manage field teams of over 130 personnel, coordinate multi-trade subcontractors, and drive execution across large-acreage job sites. Experienced in civil construction, site development, and production-focused project delivery with structured cost tracking and milestone management. Expanding into utility-scale solar EPC construction, applying disciplined field leadership and infrastructure execution expertise to renewable energy development at scale.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROJECT & Operations MANAGER
Central Alabama Water
Birmingham, AL
02.2024 - Current
- Lead delivery of large-scale civil and underground utility construction projects
- Directed field operations across crews exceeding 130 personnel, including subcontractors and craft labor.
- Managed multi-million-dollar construction budgets with responsibility for variance monitoring.
- Coordinated civil, utility, and specialty subcontractors to maintain production flow and protect schedule milestones.
- Conducted weekly progress meetings to evaluate schedule performance, resolve constraints, and maintain forward planning.
- Oversaw site logistics including equipment deployment, material staging, access control, and sequencing across multiple work fronts.
- Maintained strong safety performance across active multi-trade construction sites.
- Representative Project Scope
- Multi-million-dollar underground utility installation programs
- Large-diameter pipeline and infrastructure construction
- Coordination with inspectors, engineers, and regulatory authorities
Project & Operations Supervisor
Central Alabama Water
Birmingham, AL
01.2018 - 02.2024
- Supported execution of large-scale infrastructure construction projects.
- Assisted with subcontractor coordination and daily field production tracking.
- Maintained RFIs, submittals, daily reports, and documentation logs.
- Updated project schedules and supported cost tracking processes.
- Coordinated inspections and quality control requirements.
- Coordinated communication between stakeholders to facilitate project updates and feedback.
- Assisted in project planning and scheduling, ensuring alignment with stake holder expectations.
- Developed process improvement recommendations to enhance efficiency in project workflows.
- Supported timely project delivery by proactively identifying risks and developing mitigation plans.
Education
Master of Engineering - Construction Management
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, AL12-2026
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, Alabama, AL04-2008
Skills
- Utility-Scale Solar Project Support
- EPC Construction Execution
- Subcontractor Coordination & Performance
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Field Operations Leadership (130 Personnel)
- Site Logistics & Multi-Workfront Planning
- Operations monitoring
- Production Monitoring & Reporting
- Risk Identification & Mitigation
- OSHA & Safety Compliance
- MS Project Familiar with Primavera P6
Certification
Grade 1 Water
QCI
Timeline
PROJECT & Operations MANAGER
Central Alabama Water
02.2024 - Current
Project & Operations Supervisor
Central Alabama Water
01.2018 - 02.2024
Master of Engineering - Construction Management
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration
Jacksonville State University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Utility-Scale Solar Construction Industry Research
- Balance of System (BOS) Fundamentals
- Renewable Energy Project Sequencing
- OSHA Safety Training 10
AVAILABILITY
Open to travel-based or rotational assignments supporting utility-scale solar and renewable energy construction projects nationwide.