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Supervises the Document Control efforts of the project including the administration, filing, and archiving of engineering, procurement, and construction documents, reports, deliverables, invoices ...

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How much do project archivist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for project archivist in Tennessee is $20.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $27.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a project archivist?

Project Archivists are professionals who manage, organize, and preserve collections of historical documents, records, or artifacts for a specific project or limited duration. They typically appraise, arrange, describe, and provide access to materials, ensuring their long-term preservation and accessibility. Project Archivists may work in museums, libraries, universities, corporations, or government agencies, often focusing on a particular collection or archival initiative. Their work is essential for maintaining the integrity and usability of valuable records and historical materials.

What are some common challenges faced by project archivists when managing large-scale archival projects?

Project Archivists often encounter challenges such as handling unorganized or fragile materials, balancing preservation with access needs, and meeting tight project deadlines. They must also navigate varying metadata standards and coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including donors and institutional staff. Effective communication, strong organizational skills, and adaptability are essential for overcoming these hurdles and ensuring successful project completion.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project archivist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Archivist, you need expertise in archival theory and practice, information organization, and a degree in library science, archival studies, or a related field. Familiarity with archival management systems (such as ArchivesSpace), digitization tools, and relevant metadata standards like DACS or EAD is typically required. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication help ensure materials are accurately processed and described. These skills are crucial for preserving and providing access to valuable historical records efficiently and according to best practices.

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Infographic showing various Project Archivist job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,355 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Project Controls Manager

HNTB

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

What We're Looking For

Leads all aspects of controls in support of HNTB's efforts for the Metro Nashville Choose How You Move (CHYM) program. CHYM is Nashville's multi-billion-dollar voter-approved plan to modernize transportation and give everyone safer, more reliable ways to get around. Implementation is underway, delivering practical investments in safety, reliability, and access that work for everyone, whether you walk, roll, ride, bike, or drive.
Oversees project controls for the CHYM program and ensures 4 for 4 - quality work, on time, on budget, and to the client's satisfaction. Works closely with the Program Director, Deputy Directors, subconsultants, client, and stakeholders to successfully execute on all aspects of controls, including scheduling, estimation, risk management, change management, document controls, budget tracking, reporting, and supporting implementation of a Capital Project Management System.
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

What You'll Do:

  • Establishes and manages the project controls staff assigned to the project, including budget/cost estimating, scheduling, document control and information systems, risk management and claims analysis functions.
  • Creates, edits, and publishes guidelines, manuals, and documents for use by Project staff including the Project Management Plan, Project Controls Manual and Monthly Project Progress Reports.
  • Develops and maintains relevant project controls procedures and work instructions.
  • Supervises the scheduling efforts for the project to include the preparation and analysis of schedule baseline, progress schedules, specialty schedules, schedule analysis and project progress reporting.
  • Assists in or directs the preparation of specialty schedules, project labor forecasts, and cash flows.
  • Supervises the cost efforts of the project to include guidance and oversight of the cost management system, preparation of cost report templates, and issue of monthly Cost and Change Management report deliverables.
  • Analyzes variances in cost and schedule performance and design/construction changes against the baseline estimate and schedule, communicates reasons for variances to relevant management entities. Identifies trends and deviations and recommends corrective courses of action. Recommends solutions or recovery plans for schedule/cost impacts or delays.
  • Manages and maintains the implementation and utilization of project controls systems necessary to support the project including but not limited to; PMCS, doc control, cost and scheduling systems.
  • Develops and maintains a cost estimating capability and supervises the estimating efforts for the project to include developing construction estimates, preparing independent cost estimates, and supporting scenario analysis.
  • Oversees development and maintenance of an automated system that allows for the efficient capturing, storing, retrieval, and reporting of technical and business information including cost and schedule status.
  • Supervises the Document Control efforts of the project including the administration, filing, and archiving of engineering, procurement, and construction documents, reports, deliverables, invoices, and other business policies and procedures.
  • Develops and produces weekly, monthly and special reports in a timely manner for the client and PM staff to monitor progress and status of the project, including input from contractor.
  • Prepares PM for internal and external meetings by providing reports, analysis, and backup documentation to assist in the management of the project and dissemination of information/reports/deliverables to the PM, client, and stakeholders.
  • May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development and retention of staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession for a small to medium size project controls section or department within an office

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field and 8 years of relevant experience, or
  • In lieu of education, 12 years of relevant experience

What We Prefer:

  • 5 years Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) or Architecture & Engineering (A&E) project controls experience including two or more of the following: scheduling, cost estimating/budget control, and document control

  • Project Controls experience in two or more phases of project lifecycle (e.g., predesign, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction phases)

  • Project Controls experience working as client's PM/CM agent (e.g., providing program management/construction management services), or as part of design-build contractor (or equivalent design and construction experience)

  • Proven experience leading the full suite of project controls disciplines (document controls, scheduling, risk management, financial management, CPMS, etc.) on a major program management or general engineering consultant contract.

  • Proven experience coordinating with client leadership to successfully discover and deliver client needs by listening well.

  • Collaborative approach to partnering with teammates and the client to deliver a multi-discipline program.

  • Preference for location in or ability to relocate to the Nashville area.

Additional Information

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Nashville, TN (City Center)

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Industry

Construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914