Construction Manager - Transportation Market
Gresham Smith
Nashville, TN
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Budget Management, Budgeting, Building Codes, Change Requests/Orders, Commissioning, Construction, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Consulting, Contract Management, Document Management, Documentation, Employee Assistance Plan, Healthcare, Licensing, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, OSHA, Performance Reviews, Progress Reports, Project Close-Out, Project Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Monitoring, Risk Management, Team Player, Telemedicine, Tuition Reimbursement
LOCATION
Nashville, TN
POSTED
30+ days ago
At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose-to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities-we deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions.
What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals-we're a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Why Gresham Smith?
When you join Gresham Smith, you're joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.
About You
- An associate degree in Construction Management or a related field with relevant experience
- 10 to 15 years of experience in construction management; experience in construction and inspection on a wide variety of commercial and municipal projects preferred
- Licenses, registrations, or certifications are a plus; willingness to participate in certification and training courses post-hire as required by OSHA or client-specific standards
Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit-someone who wants to do great work with great people.
About the Role
As a ConstructionManager, you will:
- Manage contract administration including budget, risk management, change processes (change orders and contract modifications), quality assurance, scope, schedule monitoring, payment requisitions, submittal and RFI processes, and prepare project closeout documents
- Keep all stakeholders informed throughout the entire project lifecycle, reporting work progress and budget matters to clients
- Perform risk mitigation activities and ensure adherence to site safety plans
- Facilitate and lead project meetings, documenting outcomes for the project team
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contracted personnel
- Respond proactively to work delays, emergencies, and other issues
- Review contractors' schedules and provide constructive feedback
- Coordinate, implement, and manage project documentation and procedures in the project administration database
- Review and respond to minor submittals and RFIs, involving subject matter experts when necessary
- Understand project site logistics, specifications, geotechnical reports, drawings, environmental studies, erosion and sedimentation control plans, building codes, and licensing requirements
- Manage the construction field office, assign tasks to direct reports, including administration operations and resident project representatives
- Participate in hiring team members, including interviewing, conducting annual performance reviews, and administering discipline
- Oversee site representatives monitoring quality and conduct quality assurance inspections
- Coordinate commissioning requirements
Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.
Join Us
If you're excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Here's what you can expect:
Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
Competitive Benefits:
- Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
- Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
- Family Planning and Parental Leave
- Mass/Public Transit Program
- Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!
GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.
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