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Project Manager – Commercial Mechanical Construction
📍 Nashville, TN
💰 $90,000 - $120,000 Base Salary Bonus Vehicle Allowance
🏗️ Commercial Construction | HVAC | Plumbing | MEP
Job Overview:
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of commercial mechanical construction projects, from project kickoff through closeout. You'll oversee budgets, schedules, client relationships, subcontractors, documentation, and financial performance while ensuring successful project execution. Projects are typically large-scale commercial developments ranging from approximately $10M-$15M , with most job sites located within a few hours of Nashville.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Manage commercial mechanical construction projects from start to finish
- Develop and maintain project schedules
- Monitor project budgets and financial performance
- Coordinate subcontractors and project stakeholders
- Lead client communications and project meetings
- Manage RFIs, submittals, buyouts, and closeouts
- Oversee project documentation and correspondence
- Coordinate BIM/CAD/3D modeling workflows
- Track project commitments, timelines, and deliverables
- Work closely with field operations and ownership teams
- Participate in weekly project review meetings
- Support and mentor Assistant Project Managers when applicable
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and profitably
Must-Have Experience:
- 3-5 years of Project Management experience in commercial construction
- Experience managing commercial construction projects through the full project lifecycle
- Strong budgeting, scheduling, and client management skills
- Experience handling: RFIs and Submittals, Buyouts and Closeouts, Financial tracking, Project documentation
- Procore, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Industry Background:
- Mechanical Contracting
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- MEP Construction
- Commercial Building Systems
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
Who We're Looking For:
- Takes ownership of projects
- Works well in a collaborative environment
- Is proactive and self-motivated
- Communicates effectively with clients and project teams
- Accepts feedback and values teamwork
- Wants long-term career growth
- This is not the right fit for someone who prefers to work independently with minimal collaboration. The culture is highly team-oriented, transparent, and supportive.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base Salary: $90,000 - $120,000
- Annual discretionary bonus typically ranging from 5-10%
- Strong internal advancement opportunities
Additional Benefits:
- Monthly vehicle allowance ($500-$600)
- Company gas card
- Fuel and work-related vehicle expenses covered
- Potential relocation assistance for the right candidate
- Stable and growing organization
- Direct access to leadership
- Clear advancement path to Senior PM, Executive PM and beyond
Why Join?
- Large, high-profile commercial projects
- One-project focus versus juggling numerous small jobs
- Strong ownership involvement and support
- Collaborative, team-first culture
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- No overnight travel
- Nashville-based with projects generally within a two-hour radius
If you're looking for a company where people genuinely help each other succeed and where your work directly impacts project outcomes, you are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000