Federal Construction Project Manager — Security Clearance

The Building People; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Job summary

The Building People is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee site construction across Tennessee, handling projects from planning through closeout. This role manages budgets, schedules, and compliance for federal and commercial facilities with a focus on cost control and timely delivery.

You will coordinate with GSA project managers, internal teams, and external contractors, ensuring adherence to standards, safety, and regulatory requirements while supporting

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Contract management

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting & changes

Job description

The Building People is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee site construction across Tennessee, handling projects from planning through closeout. This role manages budgets, schedules, and compliance for federal and commercial facilities with a focus on cost control and timely delivery.

You will coordinate with GSA project managers, internal teams, and external contractors, ensuring adherence to standards, safety, and regulatory requirements while supporting