Project Manager - Commercial Construction

gpac; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac in Nashville is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex healthcare-focused commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout. You will coordinate owners, field teams, and subcontractors while safeguarding budgets, schedules, and project documentation.

The successful candidate has 5+ years in commercial construction, preferably with healthcare experience; a Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Experience working for a commercial general contractor.
• Healthcare construction experience highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of contracts, scheduling, and cost control.
• Experience coordinating with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through final completion
• Oversee budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and project documentation
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, cost reports, and forecasting
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, and owners
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication across the project team
• Monitor project financials and identify potential cost or schedule issues early
• Support subcontractor buyout and scope review
• Ensure project milestones, quality expectations, and client commitments are met
• Manage closeout, punch lists, turnover, and final documentation
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Nashville, TN

A Nashville area commercial general contractor is looking for a Project Manager to lead projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role is a strong fit for someone who knows how to manage the moving pieces of a complex commercial build, communicate effectively with owners and field teams, and keep projects on track financially and operationally.

Healthcare construction experience is highly preferred, including hospitals, medical offices, clinics, renovations, and other occupied healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through final completion
• Oversee budgets, schedules, contracts, procurement, and project documentation
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, cost reports, and forecasting
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, subcontractors, architects, and owners
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication across the project team
• Monitor project financials and identify potential cost or schedule issues early
• Support subcontractor buyout and scope review
• Ensure project milestones, quality expectations, and client commitments are met
• Manage closeout, punch lists, turnover, and final documentation
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• Experience working for a commercial general contractor
• Healthcare construction experience highly preferred
• Strong understanding of commercial construction processes, contracts, scheduling, and cost control
• Experience managing projects with significant subcontractor and owner coordination
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred

The Opportunity

This position offers the opportunity to manage complex commercial projects in the Nashville market while taking real ownership of project execution and client relationships.

Candidates with healthcare experience will be especially valuable, as these projects require a higher level of coordination, phasing, communication, and attention to detail-particularly in active or occupied environments.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.