Construction Manager — Transportation Projects

Gresham Smith in; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, &

401(k) with Company Match

Short- & Long-term Disability

Paid Life & AD&D

Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, & ID

Family Planning and Parental Leave

Mass/Public Transit Program

Telemedicine and Employee Assistance

Job summary

Gresham Smith | Nashville Office (HQ) seeks a skilled Construction Manager to lead project delivery across commercial and municipal projects. You will oversee contract administration, budgets, schedules, risk, and quality, coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure timely, compliant outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 10–15 years of construction management experience, a related associate degree, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Construction Management or a related field; relevant experience preferred.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in construction management; experience in construction and inspection on a wide variety of commercial and municipal projects preferred.
• Licenses, registrations, or certifications are a plus; willingness to participate in certification and training courses post-hire as required by OSHA or client-specific standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration including budget, risk management, change processes, quality assurance, scope, schedule monitoring, payment requisitions, submittal and RFI processes, and prepare project closeout documents.
• Keep all stakeholders informed throughout the entire project lifecycle, reporting work progress and budget matters to clients.
• Perform risk mitigation activities and ensure adherence to site safety plans.
• Facilitate and lead project meetings, documenting outcomes for the project team.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contracted personnel.
• Respond proactively to work delays, emergencies, and other issues.
• Review contractors’ schedules and provide constructive feedback.
• Coordinate, implement, and manage project documentation and procedures in the project administration database.
• Review and respond to minor submittals and RFIs, involving subject matter experts when necessary.
• Understand project site logistics, specifications, geotechnical reports, drawings, environmental studies, erosion and sedimentation control plans, building codes, and licensing requirements.
• Manage the construction field office, assign tasks to direct reports, including administration operations and resident project representatives.
• Participate in hiring team members, including interviewing, conducting annual performance reviews, and administering discipline.
• Oversee site representatives monitoring quality and conduct quality assurance inspections.

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Gresham Smith | Nashville Office (HQ) seeks a skilled Construction Manager to lead project delivery across commercial and municipal projects. You will oversee contract administration, budgets, schedules, risk, and quality, coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure timely, compliant outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 10–15 years of construction management experience, a related associate degree, and a proactive, collaborative mindset.