John Carney

Civil Site Development Consultant

John Carney has followed a path built on steady effort, early exposure to business, and a strong connection to his home state of Tennessee. He was born in Nashville to John Carney Jr. and Emily Carney and spent his early years staying active in sports such as golf, baseball, soccer, wrestling, and football. These activities helped him develop discipline and teamwork. During his junior year of high school, he started his first business with his father's support, introducing him to entrepreneurship at an early age.

Carney lives in Clarksville, Tennessee, with his wife, Sarah, who operates a local business. Their shared interest in entrepreneurship has influenced John’s decision to start a civil infrastructure consulting firm. With more than 15 years of experience in the civil field, he now works with development firms to support planning, coordination, and best management practices. His work focuses on helping projects move forward in a structured and efficient way.

John has taken this opportunity to focus on both professional growth and personal balance. His career reflects hands-on experience and a steady approach to leadership. He believes that knowledge should be shared openly and that team development plays a key role in long-term success.

Carney has developed more than fifteen years of experience in civil construction, land development, landscape construction, and site safety management. His responsibilities have included pre-construction planning, coordinating with engineers, managing project timelines and budgets, supervising crews, and supporting workforce development. His ability to adapt to different working conditions allows him to manage projects effectively.

John Carney places strong emphasis on maintaining a safe work environment. He believes that every employee should be able to return home safely each day, and he prioritizes safety standards across all projects. This focus continues to guide how he manages teams and operations.

Carney is recognized for a leadership style centered on organization and communication. He regularly reviews project details to improve workflow and efficiency. By aligning teams and resources effectively, he ensures projects are completed to a consistent standard and within expected timelines.

John Carney III earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Austin Peay State University. He values continued learning and holds multiple industry certifications. These include a Level 1 Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation Certification, OSHA 30 certification, excavation safety training, confined space training, American Traffic Safety Services certification, and first aid, CPR, and AED training.

John established C3GCLLC Consulting to provide direct support to developers through site planning and project management. He prefers to remain involved on-site to offer practical guidance and ensure that project standards are maintained. His work often focuses on helping smaller firms improve efficiency and maintain quality control.

Carney previously worked at Harness LLC, joining in 2019 and progressing from an operator role to a superintendent position. In this role, he managed multiple crews, oversaw timelines and budgets, and ensured compliance with safety standards. He contributed to projects valued at more than $30 Million and received company awards in 2022 and 2023.

John Carney of Clarksville, TN, also gained experience working with Brad Sidle Construction and Morgan Contractors Inc., where he focused on equipment operations and site preparation. These roles helped him develop a strong understanding of different site conditions and improve efficiency through planning and maintenance.

Carney began his entrepreneurial journey by starting Carney Landscape during high school, later expanding it into a full landscaping business. This experience provided him with a foundation in business operations and customer relations.

John Carney continues to focus on steady progress in both his professional and personal life. Outside of work, he enjoys outdoor activities such as boating, trail riding, and golfing, while also staying involved in community efforts that support local initiatives and meaningful connections.