Construction Jobs in Tennessee

Construction jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, where sustained population growth and large-scale infrastructure investment have kept hiring active at every level from apprentice tradesperson to senior project manager. Major contractors and developers with a lasting Tennessee footprint include Brasfield and Gorrie, Turner Construction, and Skanska, all of which maintain active crews across the state. The most in-demand specialties are commercial building, civil infrastructure, and residential framing tied to Nashville's ongoing development boom. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles73
Top employerS&ME
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring27
Work type74% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Construction Technical Lead
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Construction Technical Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton
Arnold AFB, Tennessee
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Structural Engineering
$87k - $198k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Construction Manager
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Construction Manager
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson
Knoxville, Tennessee
Construction Management
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management
1,001-5,000

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Construction Superintendent, Structural - Memphis
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Construction Superintendent, Structural - Memphis
SpaceXSI
Memphis, Tennessee
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED

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Construction Superintendent, Electrical - Memphis
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Construction Superintendent, Electrical - Memphis
SpaceXSI
Memphis, Tennessee
Construction
Construction Management
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED

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Construction Superintendent
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Construction Superintendent
Denham Blythe
Goodlettsville, Tennessee
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
51-200

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Construction Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Memphis
8 jobs
Cleveland
3 jobs
Chattanooga
3 jobs
Franklin
2 jobs
Johnson City
2 jobs
Murfreesboro
2 jobs
Erwin
1 job

Construction Job Market in Tennessee

A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

S&ME3 open roles
Amazon3 open roles
B&B Concrete3 open roles

What Tennessee Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in construction jobs across Tennessee.

  • Active Tennessee contractor license or reciprocal license recognized by the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors
  • Proven experience reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification for general industry or construction safety
  • Demonstrated experience in a specific trade such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or civil work
  • Ability to operate and maintain common construction equipment and hand tools safely
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to reach job sites across Tennessee

Construction Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a construction in Tennessee?

The Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors oversees licensing for contractors in the state, and most workers in the trades enter through an employer-sponsored apprenticeship or a vocational program at a Tennessee College of Applied Technology. Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction and typically last several years depending on the trade. Completing a registered apprenticeship and passing any required trade exams is the most direct path to full journey-level status in Tennessee.

Which companies hire constructions in Tennessee?

Companies currently hiring constructions in Tennessee include S&ME, Amazon, and B&B Concrete, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tennessee's mix of commercial development in Nashville and industrial projects along the I-40 and I-24 corridors keeps a broad range of general contractors and specialty subcontractors actively recruiting.

Which Tennessee cities have the most construction jobs?

Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis consistently post the highest volume of construction openings in Tennessee. Nashville drives the largest share of listings because of its sustained commercial real estate boom and major public infrastructure projects, while Memphis benefits from industrial and logistics construction tied to its distribution sector, and Knoxville sees steady demand from university expansion and regional healthcare facility development.

Are there remote construction jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, but they're rare. About 26% of construction openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the fundamentally hands-on, site-based nature of most construction work. The roles most likely to carry a remote or hybrid arrangement are estimating, project management, scheduling, and preconstruction planning positions where the core work is document-based rather than field-based.

How can I get hired as a construction in Tennessee with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to a registered apprenticeship program through a Tennessee union hall or a large general contractor that runs its own training pipeline. Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology offer short-term credentials in carpentry, electrical, and HVAC that employers recognize when hiring entry-level laborers and helpers. Starting as a general laborer or site helper with companies building residential subdivisions in the Nashville suburbs or commercial projects in Knoxville gives you documented hours that lead to journey-level work.

Where can I find and apply to construction jobs in Tennessee?

You can find and apply to construction jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your trade, experience level, and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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