Project Manager

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead structural steel projects in the Nashville area. You will own projects from planning to completion, coordinating clients, fabricators, field teams, subcontractors and vendors.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction/steel and strong skills in schedules, budgets, contracts and scope management. Office and job-site experience is required, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction and/or structural steel experience.
• Proven experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of project schedules, budgets, contracts and project scope.
• Experience with subcontractors, vendors and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience working across both office and active job-site environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management systems.
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar software would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural steel erection projects from pre-construction through final closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets and resource plans.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials and subcontractors.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, fabricators, superintendents, vendors and other stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, RFQs, change orders and project documentation.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Monitor project performance against schedule, budget and quality requirements.
• Identify and resolve project issues before they impact delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project partners.
• Support continuous improvement across project management processes.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Office & site experience

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management or Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Smartsheet

Job description

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join an established and growing structural steel organisation in the Nashville, Tennessee area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a project management professional with a strong background in structural steel erection or commercial/industrial construction to take ownership of projects from initial planning through to completion.

You'll work closely with clients, fabricators, field teams, subcontractors and vendors, playing a key role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and within budget.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage structural steel erection projects from pre-construction through final closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets and resource plans.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials and subcontractors.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, fabricators, superintendents, vendors and other stakeholders.
• Manage RFIs, RFQs, change orders and project documentation.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates.
• Monitor project performance against schedule, budget and quality requirements.
• Identify and resolve project issues before they impact delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project partners.
• Support continuous improvement across project management processes.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10+ years of construction and/or structural steel experience.
• Proven experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of project schedules, budgets, contracts and project scope.
• Experience working with subcontractors, vendors and multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience working across both office and active job-site environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management systems.
• Experience with Smartsheet or similar software would be advantageous.

A degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline and/or PMP certification would be beneficial, but practical industry experience is highly valued.