Construction Project Manager

The Building People; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

FSA

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability - LTD/STD

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Building People in Nashville seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead construction and repair projects across the Tennessee portfolio, handling projects up to the $350,000 SAT and providing onsite support on larger GSA efforts.

You will coordinate subcontractors, manage budgets and schedules, review designs, and ensure regulatory compliance, with 7+ years of PM experience and ability to obtain HSPD-12 clearance. PMP/CCM preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction project management experience, including federal or commercial building projects.
• Experience managing projects from $50,000 to $350,000+ in value, including budgeting and change order management.
• Working knowledge of construction documentation, scheduling, and permitting processes.
• Ability to obtain HSPD-12 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serves as primary construction manager for projects up to $350,000: project conceptualization, cost estimating, RWA processing, scope development, kick-off, inspection, and final closeout.
• Provides onsite project assistance for projects above $350,000 managed by GSA project managers and third-party construction firms, including design review, progress meetings, and site access coordination.
• Coordinates subcontractors, specialty trades, and vendors for construction and repair work.
• Supports asbestos pre-alteration assessments and regulatory coordination tied to construction activity.
• Reports project status, budget spend, and schedule performance in monthly and annual reporting cycles, including change order tracking and tenant/space impact communication.

Skills

Construction PM

Budgeting

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

HSPD-12 clearance

Education

PMP or CCM certification

Job description

Position Summary

Manages construction and repair projects across the Tennessee owned, leased, and delegated building portfolio - serving as prime construction manager on projects up to the $350,000 Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), and providing onsite project support on larger GSA-managed efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as primary construction manager for projects up to $350,000: project conceptualization, cost estimating, Reimbursable Work Authorization (RWA) processing, scope development, kick-off, inspection, and final closeout.
• Provides onsite project assistance for projects above $350,000 managed by GSA project managers and third-party construction firms, including project design review, progress meetings, and site access coordination.
• Coordinates subcontractors, specialty trades, and vendors for construction and repair work.
• Supports asbestos pre-alteration assessments and other regulatory coordination tied to construction activity.
• Reports project status, budget spend, and schedule performance in monthly and annual reporting cycles, including change order tracking and tenant/space impact communication.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction project management experience, including federal or commercial building projects.
• Experience managing projects from $50,000 to $350,000+ in value, including budgeting and change order management.
• Working knowledge of construction documentation, scheduling, and permitting processes.
• Ability to obtain HSPD-12 clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Experience with GSA construction standards or federal courthouse/office building projects.

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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