Project Manager (Nashville)
Job Title: Project Manager Location: Nashville, TN Industry: Commercial Construction (General Contracting) Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Position Summary: Our client, a high-growth commercial general contractor, is seeking a project leader who can turn contract documents, project goals, and field realities into a clear plan of action while creating an exceptional experience for clients, trade partners, and project teams. The Project Manager will lead, direct, and coordinate the overall management of assigned projects from startup through closeout. The role is accountable for safety, financial performance, schedule, quality, contract compliance, risk management, team performance, and the overall client, employee, and trade partner experience. The right candidate will bring strong commercial construction knowledge, financial discipline, sound judgment, and the ability to lead through relationships. Just as important, they will be grounded, collaborative, detail-oriented, and energized by a fast-growing, entrepreneurial culture. Leadership Mandate: Translate the contract, project strategy, and performance goals into disciplined project execution Create confidence in safety, cost, schedule, quality, scope, and risk from startup through closeout Build strong relationships with clients, design partners, trade partners, field leaders, and internal teams Coach and retain a capable, accountable, high-performing project team Use technology, workflows, and process improvement to create efficiency, visibility, and better outcomes Protect project profitability and the client experience through proactive leadership and reliable follow-through Responsibilities: Project Strategy & Execution Develop a big-picture understanding of the project through full immersion in the contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes, and schedule Lead the project from startup through closeout, aligning the owner, design team, trade partners, field leadership, and internal resources around a clear execution plan Establish project goals, KPIs, milestones, ownership, and reporting rhythms; execute action items and delegate where appropriate Focus on the details while setting direction, resolving issues, and maintaining momentum across competing priorities Financial Management, Contracts & Risk Proactively monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, owner billings, commitments, exposure, and profit objectives Understand, administer, and enforce contract requirements; identify risk early and take practical action to mitigate it Create cost efficiencies through process improvement, thoughtful planning, procurement coordination, and timely decision-making Maintain accurate, transparent documentation and communicate financial or contractual concerns before they affect project outcomes Schedule, Quality & Operational Coordination Own the project schedule from startup through closeout, working closely with field leadership to protect milestones and optimize performance Lead quality control plan implementation and compliance while reinforcing safety, constructability, and operational readiness Engage Operations and field leadership in planning for schedule, safety, phasing, procurement, and site execution Facilitate effective subcontractor startup meetings and coordinate trade partners to support safe, efficient, high-quality execution Ensure enabling technologies and workflows are used consistently to improve collaboration, reporting, and project visibility Client, Team & Partner Experience Build trust through preparation, transparency, technical credibility, creative problem solving, and reliable follow-through Manage the client, employee, and trade partner experience proactively, with clear communication, preparation, and dependable follow-through Coach and develop the project team through clear expectations, timely feedback, role clarity, and meaningful accountability Build relationships in every direction: with the workforce, company leaders, clients, designers, suppliers, and trade partners Represent the company in industry associations and the community while upholding brand standards in every interaction Culture, Innovation & Continuous Improvement Continuously reinforce company core values, leading by example and doing what the moment requires Support and drive the use of company initiatives, technology, and standardized workflows without creating unnecessary bureaucracy Qualifications: 6 years of progressive experience with a commercial construction firm, including direct responsibility for project management and financial outcomes Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred Thorough knowledge of construction forecasting, cost control, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, accounting principles, and project closeout Ability to read, understand, and interpret contracts, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve complex issues, analyze risk, and make timely, well-supported decisions Exceptional relationship-building, listening, and communication skills with the ability to create and support team morale Strong command of Microsoft Office, project management platforms, scheduling tools, and relevant construction technology Leadership Characteristics: Commercially and financially minded: Connects daily project decisions to profitability, cash flow, client value, and long-term outcomes Technically credible: Understands construction processes, contracts, cost, schedule, quality, and risk well enough to lead with confidence Relationship driven: Builds durable trust with clients, field teams, trade partners, designers, and internal stakeholders Grounded and hands-on: Stays close to the work, digs into details, and steps in wherever the team needs support Clear and decisive: Turns complexity into priorities, ownership, communication, and timely action Organized and proactive: Plans methodically, anticipates issues, and keeps the team focused on what matters next Culture Fit: Technical capability is required, but cultural alignment will determine long-term success. The strongest candidate will see this as a place to build, contribute, and challenge convention, not simply manage a project. Challenges convention: Thinks creatively and finds a better path without losing discipline Leads with humility: Stays close to the work and steps in wherever the team needs support Builds alignment: Connects clients, design partners, field teams, operations, and trade partners Keeps commitments: Communicates transparently, owns outcomes, and follows through Speaks plainly, communicates early, and brings clarity without unnecessary complexity or ego Moves comfortably between a client meeting, a cost review, and a field conversation Cares about how the entire team wins, not just whether their individual responsibilities are complete Understands urgency, but does not trade away safety, accuracy, transparency, or sound judgment Is energized by growth, accountability, changing conditions, and the opportunity to improve how work gets done Creates confidence because plans are practical, communication is direct, and follow-through is consistent Potential Misalignment Indicators: Operates primarily as an administrator and avoids ownership of financial, contractual, or field-related outcomes Relies on title or escalation rather than relationships, preparation, and influence Waits for problems to become urgent instead of monitoring performance and acting early Keeps information within the project team instead of creating alignment with clients, field leaders, and company stakeholders Is uncomfortable with accountability, rapid growth, competing priorities, or evolving systems Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance incentive and a comprehensive benefits package. Details will be shared with qualified candidates. How to Apply: This is a confidential search managed by Stoneway Talent Solutions. Qualified candidates should send a current resume to Thomas Lemberg at [email protected]. All inquiries are handled with complete discretion.
