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Lead complex commercial construction and electronic security projects from kickoff through closeout.

CML Security is looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager who can bring structure, accountability, and forward-thinking leadership to technically demanding projects. In this role, you will manage multiple projects while coordinating schedules, budgets, field operations, procurement, documentation, and client expectations.

This is an opportunity for a construction professional who understands how to keep teams aligned, anticipate challenges, protect project profitability, and consistently deliver quality results.

• A key leadership role managing complex commercial construction projects

• The opportunity to oversee projects from turnover through final closeout

• Direct involvement in project planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and execution

• Exposure to specialized electronic security and detention facility construction

• The ability to work closely with field leadership, engineering, clients, contractors, architects, vendors, and subcontractors

• A professional environment that values safety, accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement

• Opportunities to strengthen client relationships and contribute directly to successful project outcomes

At CML Security, Project Managers are trusted to lead. You will have meaningful ownership of your projects and the opportunity to influence how work is planned, communicated, and delivered.

This role combines operational leadership, financial management, technical coordination, and relationship building. You will work alongside experienced professionals who understand the importance of preparation, accountability, and clear communication in delivering successful projects.

If you enjoy solving problems, coordinating multiple moving parts, and turning detailed project requirements into measurable results, this role offers the responsibility and impact you are looking for.

As a Construction Project Manager, you will plan, coordinate, execute, monitor, and deliver multiple commercial construction projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual requirements and client expectations.

You will lead projects from internal turnover through closeout, serving as a central point of coordination among project stakeholders. You will monitor financial performance, maintain project schedules, oversee documentation, support field operations, and identify potential risks before they affect project delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing multiple commercial construction projects from turnover through completion and closeout

• Developing project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements

• Leading project kickoff meetings and coordinating internal and external stakeholders

• Monitoring project costs, profitability, labor performance, cash flow, and forecasting

• Reviewing contracts, drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, purchase agreements, and change orders

• Managing procurement activities and coordinating long-lead materials

• Partnering with Superintendents and Foremen to support field execution, labor planning, and production

• Maintaining project schedules and developing recovery plans when milestones are at risk

• Conducting project site visits, quality inspections, and constructability reviews

• Managing project documentation, compliance records, reporting, and communication

• Coordinating commissioning, punch-list completion, turnover, and closeout activities

• Supporting schedules of value, monthly billing, revenue forecasting, and financial reporting

• Reviewing project invoices and monitoring estimated final costs

• Coordinating vendors, subcontractors, engineering resources, and material releases

• Building productive relationships with owners, general contractors, architects, clients, vendors, and project partners

• Promoting a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement

• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior project team members

What You Bring

You are an organized, decisive construction professional who can manage competing priorities without losing sight of project details, client commitments, or financial performance.

Qualified candidates should have:

• Five or more years of commercial construction project management experience

• A bachelor’s degree or preferred four to five years of related experience

  • Equivalent relevant industry experience may be considered

• At least six months of field installation experience

• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Knowledge of commercial construction practices and contract administration

• Experience developing and managing project budgets

• Strong scheduling, resource planning, and cost-control capabilities

• The ability to review and interpret contracts, construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals

• Strong leadership, delegation, and team-development skills

• Sound judgment and effective problem-solving abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organization and attention to detail

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Experience with Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, Sage 100, or similar project management and accounting systems

• A valid driver’s license

• OSHA 30 certification

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred:

• Electronic security integration

• Correctional or detention facility construction

• Government construction projects

• Access control systems

• Video surveillance systems

• Intercom systems

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Travel and Work Environment

This position requires regular travel throughout Tennessee and surrounding areas. Occasional overnight travel to project locations throughout the United States may be required based on business and project needs.

The Construction Project Manager works in a combination of office, project field office, client-facing, and active construction job-site environments. The position regularly interacts with Project Management, Field Operations, Engineering, clients, general contractors, architects, vendors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.

Job-site conditions may include:

• Active construction operations and moving equipment

• Noise, dust, and changing weather conditions

• Uneven walking surfaces, ladders, and stairs

• Secured, detention, or correctional environments

• Required use of personal protective equipment

• Work outside normal business hours when required by project deadlines, inspections, client meetings, or field conditions

• Prolonged sitting and computer work

• Standing and walking throughout construction sites

• Bending, reaching, and occasionally lifting or carrying project-related materials

Hiring Expectations

If you are ready to take ownership of complex projects, lead teams with confidence, and deliver work that meets demanding safety, quality, scheduling, and financial expectations, we encourage you to apply.

Qualified applicants should be prepared to discuss:

• Their experience managing commercial construction projects from turnover through closeout

• Project size, scope, scheduling, and budget responsibilities

• Experience coordinating field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients

• Their approach to cost control, forecasting, change management, and project recovery

• Experience working with electronic security, government, correctional, or detention-related projects

Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

CML Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.#yellow