Construction Project Lead Jobs in Tennessee

Construction Project Lead jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, where commercial development, infrastructure investment, and industrial construction have sustained strong hiring demand across seniority levels. Large general contractors and owners with lasting Tennessee footprints, including Turner Construction, Skanska, and Tennessee Valley Authority, regularly bring on project leads for commercial, civil, and industrial work. The most in-demand specialties are commercial ground-up, infrastructure and utilities, and mixed-use development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles72
Top employerARCO Companies
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring15
Work type91% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Construction Project Manager
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Construction Project Manager
Hoar Construction
Memphis, Tennessee
Administrative & Office Support
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Assistant Construction Project Manager
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Assistant Construction Project Manager
Hoar Construction
Nashville, Tennessee
Administrative & Office Support
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Project Executive - Commercial Construction
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Project Executive - Commercial Construction
Mortenson Construction
Nashville, Tennessee
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$168k - $252k/yr
Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Construction Project Manager
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Assistant Construction Project Manager
The DS Family of Companies
Sevierville, Tennessee
Administrative & Office Support
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$50k - $75k/yr
On-Site

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Construction Project Manager
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Construction Project Manager
The DS Family of Companies
Sevierville, Tennessee
Construction Management
Health & Safety
Skilled Trades
$65k - $90k/yr
On-Site

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Construction Project Lead Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Knoxville
7 jobs
Gallatin
2 jobs
Sevierville
2 jobs
Kodak
1 job
Powell
1 job
Jackson
1 job
Lebanon
1 job

Construction Project Lead Job Market in Tennessee

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

Who's Hiring

ARCO Companies6 open roles
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited4 open roles
ENFRA3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Tennessee Employers Look For

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

  • Active OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification or equivalent Tennessee-recognized safety credential
  • Proven ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, and budgets on Tennessee commercial or civil projects
  • Experience reading construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents accurately
  • Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Microsoft Project
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with owners, inspectors, and field crews

Construction Project Lead Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a construction project lead in Tennessee?

Most construction project leads in Tennessee enter the role through a combination of field experience and a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture. Tennessee does not require a state-issued license specifically for project leads, but employers consistently expect an OSHA 30-Hour certification and familiarity with Tennessee Department of Transportation or local municipal codes for public work. Many candidates advance from superintendent, project engineer, or estimator roles at Tennessee general contractors before taking on lead responsibilities.

Which companies hire construction project leads in Tennessee?

Employers hiring construction project leads in Tennessee right now include ARCO Companies, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and ENFRA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tennessee's sustained commercial development pipeline and ongoing infrastructure investment through programs tied to the Tennessee Department of Transportation keep demand from established general contractors, specialty subcontractors, and owner-operators consistently active across the state.

Which Tennessee cities have the most construction project lead jobs?

Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville account for the largest share of construction project lead openings in Tennessee. Nashville drives the highest volume thanks to its sustained commercial and mixed-use development boom, while Memphis supports demand through industrial and logistics construction along its major freight corridors, and Knoxville reflects ongoing growth tied to the University of Tennessee campus, Oak Ridge facilities, and regional infrastructure work.

Are there remote construction project lead jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, but they're rare. Construction project lead work is largely site-dependent, requiring daily coordination with field crews, subcontractors, and inspectors. About 9% of construction project lead openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve preconstruction planning, estimating, or owner-side oversight roles where physical site presence is less continuous than on a general contractor's team.

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

The most realistic entry path is through a project engineer or assistant project manager role at a Tennessee general contractor or large specialty subcontractor, where you work directly under a lead and take on increasing scheduling and subcontractor coordination responsibilities. Companies like Turner Construction and Skanska operate structured associate programs for new graduates from Tennessee construction management programs at Middle Tennessee State University or the University of Tennessee. Earning an OSHA 30-Hour card and building Procore proficiency before applying gives candidates a measurable edge at the offer stage.

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

You can find and apply to construction project lead jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that fit your experience and target market, and apply directly to each one.

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