Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Nashville, Tennessee Permanent USD129,000 - USD164,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex commercial, institutional, and specialty building projects across the Nashville region. This role requires a seasoned construction leader capable of managing full project life cycles while ensuring excellence in quality, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction.
  • Join one of Nashville's most established and respected builders
  • Opportunity to lead high‑visibility institutional and commercial builds

About Our Client

Our client is a long‑standing Nashville‑based contractor with a reputation-built since the early 1940s-for quality, integrity, and strong client relationships. They deliver a diverse range of projects including historic renovations, higher‑education facilities, multifamily, commercial, medical, industrial, hospitality, and not‑for‑profit buildings across Tennessee and the Southeast. Their portfolio includes major regional landmarks such as university buildings, residential halls, performing arts centers, commercial mixed‑use projects, and significant restoration efforts.

Job Description

  • Lead all phases of project delivery, from preconstruction planning through turnover and closeout.
  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and contract administration for mid‑ to large‑scale projects.
  • Oversee schedules, procurement, subcontractor scopes, and project staffing plans.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and field teams.
  • Support and guide Superintendents on site logistics, safety compliance, quality control, and daily operations.
  • Manage design coordination, RFI/submittal workflows, change management, and risk mitigation.
  • Conduct regular project meetings, produce reporting updates, and maintain clear documentation.
  • Ensure projects uphold company standards for craftsmanship, client service, and long‑term relationship building.
  • Mentor project engineers, assistant PMs, and developing team members.

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

  • 8+ years of project management experience in commercial or institutional construction.
  • Experience delivering projects in one or more of the following: higher education, historic renovation, commercial, multifamily, medical, industrial, or hospitality.
  • Strong contract negotiation, cost‑tracking, and schedule management skills.
  • Ability to oversee multiple stakeholders while maintaining clarity, organization, and accountability.
  • A relationship‑driven leadership style with strong communication and client‑facing skills.
  • Experience supporting preconstruction, design coordination, and value‑engineering efforts.
  • Ability to partner effectively with field leaders to uphold safety, quality, and production standards.
  • High professional integrity and commitment to delivering projects that exceed client expectations.



What's on Offer

  • Base Salary: $164k - $129k
  • Bonus Opportunities
  • Project Bonuses
  • Vehicle Allowance
  • PTO
  • 401k Match
  • Gas Card
  • Insurance Coverage
  • HSA
Contact
Henry Kemper
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6957076

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Nashville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Henry Kemper
Job Reference
JN-022026-6957076