Project Manager - Brentwood, TN
Location: On Site in Brentwood, TN, United States
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: $80,000 per year
Posted: 3 months ago
Why This Role Matters
MissionHires is partnering with a long-standing Nashville-based General Contractor to hire an Assistant Project Manager (APM) for commercial construction projects ranging from $50K–$5M across Greater Nashville. The APM will support the full project lifecycle—from preconstruction through closeout—collaborating with estimators and the PM to drive client satisfaction, budget adherence, profitability, and on-time delivery. This is a local, in-office/field role with strong mentorship, training on software, and a people-first culture focused on work-life balance and professional growth.
How You'll Contribute
- Support the Project Manager across preconstruction, construction, and closeout phases
- Collaborate with estimators and assist in managing project financials to meet budget and profitability targets
- Serve as a point of contact for owners alongside the PM to ensure client satisfaction
- Draft and refine scopes of work and subcontract exhibits
- Develop, maintain, and adjust CPM schedules; assist field teams in schedule execution
- Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, owners, owner reps, and designers to drive schedule progress
- Assist with documentation, reporting, and adherence to project controls and company standards
- Participate in risk identification, issue resolution, and change coordination throughout the project lifecycle
- Support quality, safety, and compliance expectations on active job sites
What Makes You a Great Fit
- 1–2+ years of commercial construction Project Management experience (APM/PM) required
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Track record on commercial projects (retail, medical, office, light industrial preferred)
- Ability to create and update CPM schedules
- Experience drafting scopes of work into subcontract exhibits
- Strong coordination and communication skills with owners, subcontractors, and design teams
- Local to Greater Nashville, TN (no relocation offered)
- Valid driver’s license held for the past 12 consecutive months with acceptable MVR (no DUI in past 36 months)
- Successful completion of background check required
- No specific software experience required; training provided
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Frequently Asked Questions
What location is this Assistant Project Manager role based in and is it onsite?
It’s based in Greater Nashville (Brentwood, TN) and is an onsite in-office/field role.
What commercial project sizes will I work on?
Projects range from $50K to $5M across the Greater Nashville area.
Do I need specific construction software experience?
No specific software experience is required; training will be provided.
What experience level are you looking for in commercial construction PM?
You need 1–2+ years of commercial construction project management experience (APM/PM).
Is a bachelor’s degree required for this APM role?
Yes, a bachelor’s degree is required.
Do you offer relocation assistance for candidates outside Nashville?
No, local candidates only; relocation is not offered or compensated.
What scheduling skills are required?
You must be able to create and update CPM schedules and assist project teams with schedule execution.
What are the driving and background requirements?
You need a valid driver’s license held for the past 12 months with an acceptable MVR (no DUI in the past 36 months) and must pass a background check.