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Agency Project Manager Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

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Project Manager Civil

Nashville, TN · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and stakeholders * Coordinate project meetings, timelines, and risk management activities * Maintain strong client communication and ...

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How much do agency project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for agency project manager in Tennessee is $93,196.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,200.00 and $111,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Agency Project Manager vs Client Project Manager?

AspectAgency Project ManagerClient Project Manager
CredentialsProject management certifications (PMP, CAPM)Project management certifications (PMP, CAPM)
Work EnvironmentAgency setting, managing multiple client projectsClient organization, managing internal projects
Employer & IndustryAdvertising, marketing, creative agenciesCorporate, enterprise, or client-side organizations
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding agency project roles, career optionsComparing internal vs external project management roles

Agency Project Managers typically work in creative or marketing agencies, managing multiple client projects, while Client Project Managers operate within client organizations, overseeing internal projects. Both roles require similar certifications and skills but differ mainly in work environment and employer type.

What is an agency project manager?

Agency Project Managers are professionals responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing projects within marketing, advertising, or creative agencies. They manage timelines, budgets, and communications between clients and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered successfully. Their role involves problem-solving, resource allocation, and ensuring all deliverables meet client expectations and quality standards. Agency Project Managers play a crucial role in keeping projects on track and maintaining client satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an agency project manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Agency Project Manager, you need strong project management skills, expertise in budgeting and scheduling, and usually a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project, and certifications like PMP or Agile are highly valued. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills help you coordinate teams and manage client relationships effectively. These abilities are crucial for delivering projects on time, within scope, and to client satisfaction in a fast-paced agency environment.

How does an agency project manager typically collaborate with creative and account teams to ensure project success?

An Agency Project Manager acts as a central communication hub, regularly coordinating between creative, account, and sometimes technical teams to keep projects on track. They facilitate meetings, clarify client requirements, and ensure deliverables align with both the client's vision and agency standards. Managing timelines, resolving resource conflicts, and adapting to changing priorities are common challenges. Successful Agency Project Managers build strong relationships across teams to foster collaboration and maintain project momentum.

What cities in Tennessee are hiring for Agency Project Manager jobs?

Cities in Tennessee with the most Agency Project Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Agency Project Manager job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,196 per year, or $44.8 per hour.

Project Manager

CSM Group

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Description
Position at CSM Group
ABOUT US:
We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy.
Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a people-first company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work because we know our people are the backbone of our success. #StrongerTogether!
Leading with safety is our No. 1 priority. We believe it is a fundamental human right to have a safe workplace, so we dedicate ourselves to creating safe environments for our people and everyone we do business with.
In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group, we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders, and peers to better understand how we operate.
SUMMARY:
The Project Manager (PM) provides leadership, direction, and oversight during all construction phases around a fully operational jobsite. The PM is involved in involved in mostly the construction phase of the process. The Project Manager coordinates the construction efforts, predicts and resolves conflicts before they impact the project, and delivers timely and cost-effective solutions. The PM oversees various projects by effectively utilizing resources to provide a finished design that meets all aspects of the construction/engineering specifications. This requires that the PM coordinates and supervises the project from conception to completion. The Project Manager ensures that the client's highest expectations are met by delivering all projects on time, within budget, and in a safe manner.
This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position. It requires at least 40 hours per week, with the ability to work more if necessary.
Industry: Industrial Construction
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Preconstruction (10%)
    • Develops and manages, and occasionally works with the Project Director for Phasing Plan, Schedule and Bid Process (Pre-Bid, BRFI, Post Bids)
    • Works with Pre-Construction and Safety to develop Site Logistics Plans
    • Participates in Constructability & A/E progress meetings
    • Manages Submittal Process
  • Construction (85%)
    • Submits daily logs using Procore to track labor hours, communication, equipment, materials, and job site events.
    • Coordinates construction activities including subcontractor working hours, materials, equipment, and meetings (progress, plant, union) and establishes all paper flow and document control with client, contractors, regulatory agencies and others involved under the supervision of the project and program manager(s).
    • Communicates client requirements to internal team and make sure any changes are reviewed and understood.
    • Ensures project quality and compliance with project plans/specifications, client specifications /design standards, and sanitary design
    • Ensures project compliance with all client contractor work rules, OSHA 1910 General Industry, OSHA 1926 Construction Safety regulations, and contractor orientations.
    • Assists in processing cost issues: T&M validation, proposal reviews, field change order management
    • Manages overall project schedule
  • Post Construction (5%)
    • Develops and manages start up plan with Project Manager and Plant
    • Organizes final inspections, develops a punch list, complete punch list items, and follow up on warranty items
    • Schedules final sanitation
    • Assists in Closeout Documentation

Performs other related duties as assigned.
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Communicates Effectively
    • You are effective in avariety of communicationsettings: 1:1, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
    • You attentively listen to others.
      You adjust to fit the audience and the message.
    • You provide timely and helpful information to others across the project team and organization.
    • You encouragethe open expression of diverse ideasand opinions.
  • Business Acumen
    • You know how the business works
    • You are knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices,trends,technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization
    • You know the competition
    • You are aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace
  • Ensure Accountability
    • You follow through on commitments and make sure others do the same.
    • You act with a clear sense of ownership.
    • You take personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures.
    • You establish clear responsibilities and processes for supervising work.
    • You conduct postmortemsafter milestone efforts-win or lose.
  • Manages Conflict
    • You step up to conflict and see it as an opportunity.
    • You work out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably
    • You facilitate breakthroughs by integrating diverse views and finding common ground or acceptable alternatives.
    • You settle differences productively with minimum noise
  • Resourcefulness
    • You effectively organize resources (people, material, etc.) to get things done.
    • You effectively orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish your project.
    • You get the most out of limited resources.
    • You apply knowledge of internal structures, processes, and culture to resourcing efforts.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
  • Minimum bachelor's degree in construction management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related construction degree.
  • Five (5) years' experience in the construction industry, with at least two (2) years in Project Management.
  • OSHA 30-Hour Training and/or STSC certification.
  • Minimum Training on Utilizing Equipment (i.e. man lifts, for example)
  • Understands GMP - Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Products (Excel, MS Project, etc.)

BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Package
    • Eligibility begins date of hire
    • Telemedicine included in benefit package at no additional charge to employee
    • Company provided annual HSA contributions
    • Dependent care FSA, Medical FSA, Limited care FSA
  • Paid Time Off
    • 15 days' pay year
    • Regularly scheduled, full-time employees begin accruing PTO from their start date of hire, with increases occurring after designated years of service. Employees can accrue a maximum of 1.5 times the annual accrual amount.
  • Holiday Pay
    • 6 Paid U.S. Holidays
    • 2 Paid Floating Holidays
      • Employees hired on or after July 1 will receive 1 Floating holiday that year.
  • Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)
  • Employees have the option to contribute to Traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans.
  • Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
  • Individual & group learning sessions on portfolio planning
  • 100% vesting after 3 years of service
  • Bi-weekly cell phone stipend
  • Employer Paid Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Including but not limited to: Emotional well-being, family and relationships, legal and financial matters, healthy lifestyles, work and life transitions
  • Access to EAP professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • 3 face-to-face sessions with a counselor (per area of support per household per calendar year)
  • Service includes eligible dependents
  • Personal, competency-based development program to assist in future career growth
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Policy: Maternal, Paternal & Adoption
  • Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Optional Term Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Annual apparel allotment
  • Corporate and Community Events

Physical Demands & Work Environment - Jobsite
The physical demands & work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please reach out to People Operations should you require such accommodation(s). While performing this job, the employee may be regularly required to drive to and from the jobsites/assigned locations, sit, walk, stand, talk, hear, and smell. A major portion of the employees' tasks require extensive walking around the jobsite, including active construction areas. The employee is required to traverse uneven terrain and work from ladders, scaffolds, and other structures, as well as work at variable heights. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle tools, controls, and for fine motor coordination like computer work. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. For Field positions, while performing this job, the employee must frequently inspect the project site and may be exposed to ongoing construction activities, vibrations, noise, and various outside weather conditions (in all seasons). Work environment involves moderate risks which may require safety precautions. The noise level in the work environment may range from quiet to loud. The proper use of Personnel Protective Equipment (including but not limited to safety boots, hardhat, and protective eyewear) is required on the jobsite. This Position Description reflects the position's essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. CSM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and invite all qualified applicants to apply without fear of judgement and pledge to not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable laws.