Construction Manager

OHM•Nashville, TN

38d

About The Position

As a Construction Manager, you'll play a key leadership role within our Construction Field Services team, helping to drive the successful delivery of infrastructure projects across Tennessee. You'll collaborate closely with internal design teams, clients, and contractors to manage construction activities, oversee field personnel, and ensure quality execution. With a focus on coordination, communication, and technical excellence, you'll help advance our mission of improving communities through thoughtful, well-managed construction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction engineering, Construction Management, or related field (required).
5 years of experience with Tennessee agency program inspection services.
8 years of construction contract management experience related to public infrastructure projects, particularly water/wastewater, transportation, and a wide variety of capital improvement projects.
Strong Financial Management Skills - Planning, management, and/or awareness of project budgets, schedules, utilization, billing, and A/R.
Excellent communication (both verbal and written) skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

Oversee the Construction Field Services team of inspectors, document control personnel, and related staff as assigned, and manage the document control process using specified software.
Coordinate work resources with internal multidiscipline clientele.
Coordinate project resources and communication with external clientele (contractors, clients, etc.).
Train and mentor staff for professional and technical growth.
Interpret construction drawings and specifications on construction projects.
Manage contract administration activities and document progress to identify key issues proactively.
Perform constructability reviews.
Prepare and review complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
Assist in the RFI, submittal, and change order review process as appropriate.
Evaluate merits of contractor change orders and claims, making recommendations as appropriate.
Maintain scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
Assist with the preparation of proposals to provide professional services.
Resolve issues arising from the inspection process or contract administration.