Graduate Project Manager Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Brasfield & Gorrie has exciting opportunities in multiple locations for upcoming graduates interested in full-time employment in the construction industry as an Assistant Project Manager.  

• Nashville, TN
• Tanner, AL

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Develop project business plan
• Work with field management to generate job specific safety plan for the project
• Serve as the main point of contact for the Engineer and Architect
• Work with Pre-Construction and Field Supervision to identify and implement all contract deliverables, quality testing, and reporting requirements
• Create staging, logistics, and phasing plan for project
• Lead coordination of subcontractors
• Set up bonding and/or Subguard, change order log, and cost tracking for the project
• Set up project in E1 and Prolog software
• Responsible for project startup, including obtaining permits and licenses and managing jobsite mobilization
• Facilitate subcontractor pre-mobilization/startup meetings
• Issue and administer subcontracts (payments, insurance, bond, safety, haz-com, etc.) and purchase orders for multiple trades
• Assist in development, planning, and updating of overall project schedule. Attend/direct regular job scheduling meetings
• Lead responsibility for project quality control plan implementation and compliance
• Conduct bi-weekly safety surveys with project superintendent
• Prioritize, review, and expedite submittals
• Expedite material deliveries according to project schedule requirements
• Understand quantity updating and work with Superintendents to maintain accurate labor forecasts
• Develop and administer subcontractor and purchase order change orders
• Review projections, labor reports, safety documents, and schedules on a monthly basis
• Review and approve material/equipment invoices according to project budget
• Prepare payment requests and monitor collections
• Meet with city and state agencies to review project and inspections
• Attend OAC progress meetings and create monthly status reports
• Enter and update information in project management software (job status reports, projections, change orders, and RFI’s)
• Manage and oversee job close-out documentation and procedures (closeout documents, final job report, and final accounting)
• Mentor and train co-op/intern students

• Must be an upcoming graduate of an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in construction, engineering, or related field
• Construction internship/work experience strongly preferred  
• Must graduate with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Experience managing aspects of construction projects including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical
• Working knowledge of Prolog and other construction software
• Basic understanding of financial accounting systems
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Technical writing skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate, as both may be required

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job.  The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EOE/Vets/Disabilities

• Must be an upcoming graduate of an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in construction, engineering, or related field
• Construction internship/work experience strongly preferred  
• Must graduate with a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Experience managing aspects of construction projects including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical
• Working knowledge of Prolog and other construction software
• Basic understanding of financial accounting systems
• Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Technical writing skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate, as both may be required

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job.  The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EOE/Vets/Disabilities