Project Manager - Jr Level

PeopleNTech; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) seeks a construction project manager to attend design and construction project meetings for assigned Tennessee State Parks capital projects and related work. You will coordinate with designers and contractors, provide status updates, and ensure park needs are heard.

Meetings may be virtual or on-site, with travel expenses reimbursed and transportation arrangements determined by project location; expected about 30–35 hours per week

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in a management or construction-related field.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft suite (Teams, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Attend design and construction project meetings for assigned capital projects.
• Provide status updates to Facilities Management group as requested.
• Liaise between park staff, designers, and contractors to ensure park needs are heard.
• Project meetings may be virtual or on-site; travel expenses reimbursed.
• Means of transportation determined by location (state vehicle, rental car, or mileage reimbursement).
• Estimated duration: 07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026.
• Travel may be overnight; hours typically 30–35 per week.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Budget awareness

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Facilities Management Division within the State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) seeks a construction project manager to attend construction project meetings for assigned Tennessee State Parks capital projects and related work.

Responsibilities

• Attend design and construction project meetings for assigned capital projects
• Provide status updates to Facilities Management group as requested
• Bring any concerns/issues to appropriate staff
• Act as a liaison between Tennessee State Parks staff and the designer and contractor so that the park needs are heard
• Project meetings may be virtual or on-site
• Reimbursement for travel expenses will be provided
• Based on location of selected candidate, TDEC will determine means of transportation (provided state vehicle, rental cars, mileage reimbursement for own car usage, etc.)
• Expected hourly commitment of 30-35 hours per week, with potential for overnight travel, but there is no guaranteed minimum hours per week, as it is dependent on project needs and related administrative time
• Preferred candidates will have a minimum 3-5 years in a management or construction-related field and general knowledge of processes surrounding construction projects
• Candidate expected to have a basic understanding of Microsoft suite, or at a minimum, familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Outlook
• Estimated Duration: 07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026
• Schedule Days Monday Yes Tuesday Yes Wed