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Project Development Director - Nashville, TN

Nashville, Tennessee Permanent USD180,000 - USD250,000 per year View Job Description
The Project Development Director will play a critical leadership role in driving project origination, client engagement, and front-end development strategy across the Houston market. This individual will be responsible for leading projects from initial client engagement through preconstruction and handoff to operations, ensuring alignment between client objectives and delivery strategy from day one.
  • Lead complex, high‑profile projects with full executive ownership and visibility
  • Join a top‑tier contractor offering growth, influence, and strong compensation

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, employee-owned (ESOP) design-build contractor with a strong national reputation for delivering high-quality projects and building long-term client partnerships.Known for their collaborative, people-first culture, the business has built a consistent pipeline of repeat work and maintains a reputation for innovation, integrity, and operational excellence. Their integrated approach to project delivery enables them to add value early in the lifecycle, making them a trusted partner across a diverse client base. Employees benefit directly from the company's success through a robust ESOP program, offering long-term wealth creation alongside a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

Job Description



  • Lead the full project development lifecycle, from early-stage relationship building through project kickoff
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a strategic advisor and trusted partner
  • Collaborate with internal teams including preconstruction, design, and operations to shape project approach and execution
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities to grow market presence
  • Oversee conceptual planning, feasibility analysis, and early-stage budgeting
  • Support deal structuring and contract negotiations
  • Contribute to overall regional growth strategy and pipeline development

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience in Project Development, Preconstruction, or senior client-facing roles within commercial construction
  • Demonstrated success in originating and developing projects, not just executing them
  • Strong network and market presence in Houston or the Texas region
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial and financial acumen
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or similar preferred

What's on Offer

  • Employee Ownership (ESOP): Direct stake in long-term success
  • Highly Competitive Compensation: $180K - $250K base + incentives
  • Strategic Leadership Role: Direct influence on growth and pipeline
  • Healthy Backlog: Strong repeat client base and project diversity
  • Collaborative Culture: High-performing, team-oriented environment



Contact
Hannah Mcclendon
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7062596

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Nashville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Hannah Mcclendon
Job Reference
JN-072026-7062596