Senior Project Manager

  • Choate Construction
  • Nashville, Tennessee
  • Full Time

As one of the largest general contractors in the Southeast, Choate considers our reputation our number one asset, with future success founded upon the strength of our client relationships and our employees. Choate excels in both base and interior construction with office locations in Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Nashville, Raleigh, and Savannah.

Choate Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing team in Nashville. In this role you will oversee large, complex projects or multiple projects, serving as the administrative lead for assigned project teams. While maintaining responsibility for contract and subcontract administration, scheduling, cost management and quality control, you will also guide and support the project team in delivering successful results. We're not just in the business of building amazing structures, we believe we are shaping the future. If you want to join a construction company that's making a positive impact on the community and your career, Choate Construction Company is the place.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in building and strengthening relationships with clients, designers, and industry partners. A strong focus on client satisfaction and repeat business is essential, and we are looking for someone who can cultivate long-term partnerships and identify opportunities for future work. We are especially interested in candidates with proven background in industrial and distribution center (DC) projects. The ideal candidate brings expertise in this sector, along with the ability to support both preconstruction and operations, and to help drive new business opportunities through successful project execution and industry engagement.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Promote the growth and development of Client and Designer relationships
  • A minimum of ten (10) years experience as a Project Manager/ Sr. Project Manager.
  • Seek and identify new work opportunities and inform the Division Manager and Business Development of potential projects with current and potential new Clients.
  • Actively participate in industry related organizations to network and promote the interest of Choate Construction.
  • Has demonstrated the ability to interact with Architect and Engineers with positive results.
  • Has demonstrated the ability to interact with subcontractors with positive results.
  • Has an attitude of stewardship that makes them highly approachable by all members of the project team. Willingly gives of themselves to mentor, train, and develop anyone needing their support to achieve project goals.
  • Participate with the DM in the negotiation of Owner & Contractor contract terms and conditions.
  • Possess an OSHA 30 certification.
  • Oversight of the project team's compliance to critical Owner contract terms and conditions, namely contract price/GMP and contract time parameters to ensure project teams and protecting Choate Construction's interest and risks.
  • Manage the Project Manager, Superintendent and Company Safety Manager in the development, implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of a Project Specific Safety Plan.

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) profit-sharing plan
  • Matching gifts program
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Student Loan Reimbursement program
  • A company culture defined by our Core Values, Mission, and Vision

Choate Construction Company is 100% employee-owned and provides excellent employment opportunities, where individuals work in a dynamic and challenging environment. The firm is built on the skills and the efforts of each employee and strives toward continuous development of a growing and prospering business.

Choate Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees.

Choate Construction is a Drug Free Workplace and pre-employment drug screening is required for all new hires.

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Job ID: 483137307
Originally Posted on: 6/28/2025

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