Project Controls Manager Jobs in Nashville, TN
Project Controls Manager jobs in Nashville are concentrated in the Gulch, Midtown, and the Wedgewood-Houston corridor, driven by major infrastructure, healthcare, and commercial construction activity across the metro. Employers hiring right now include Oracle, HNTB Corporation, and Jacobs. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerOracle
Work type73% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree in construction management
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Senior Project Controls Specialist
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Materials Managers and Engineers, Inc.(2MNEXT)
Senior Project Controls Specialist
Nashville, Tennessee
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Senior Project Controls Specialist
Materials Managers and Engineers, Inc.(2MNEXT)·Nashville, Tennessee
Job functions:
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in construction management
51-200 employees
Job Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW
2MNEXT provides engineering, construction management, and infrastructure consulting services throughout the Southeastern United States. We serve a wide range of public, private, and governmental clients and work collaboratively with owners, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, utilities, and other project stakeholders.
2MNEXT provides engineering, construction management, and infrastructure consulting services throughout the Southeastern United States. We serve a wide range of public, private, and governmental clients and work collaboratively with owners, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, utilities, and other project stakeholders.
We take great pride in providing responsive, high-quality professional services and building long-term relationships with our clients and partners.
WORKING AT 2MNEXT
2MNEXT is a great place to work! We are committed to maintaining a positive, collaborative, and engaging work environment for our team. We invest in our employees through performance-based bonuses, professional development opportunities, paid training and certifications, employee events, and opportunities for career growth.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Senior Project Controls Specialist
Reports To: Program Manager / Project Controls Manager
Location: Nashville, TN
Work Setting (Remote/Hybrid/On-site): On-site
POSITION SUMMARY
2MNEXT is seeking an experienced Senior Project Controls Specialist to support a major transportation infrastructure program in Nashville, Tennessee. This position will provide project controls expertise across multiple disciplines, including cost estimating, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, change management, reporting, document controls, and project management systems.
The Senior Project Controls Specialist will work closely with program leadership, project managers, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders to monitor project performance, identify risks and trends, support informed decision-making, and help ensure successful delivery of complex capital projects.
This position requires a strong understanding of project controls throughout the full project lifecycle and the ability to independently analyze project information, develop recommendations, and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Controls & Program Support
- Support project controls activities across planning, design, procurement, construction, and project closeout.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and other project controls documentation.
- Assist in the development and implementation of project and program management plans, procedures, processes, and controls.
- Monitor project performance against established budgets, schedules, and milestones and identify potential variances, risks, or emerging trends.
- Coordinate with project managers, contractors, consultants, and client representatives to obtain and validate project controls information.
- Provide project controls analysis and recommendations to program and project leadership.
Cost Estimating & Forecasting
- Prepare and review material, labor, equipment, and other project cost estimates for conceptual designs, design development, bid documents, and change orders.
- Develop conceptual and preliminary estimates to support project planning and budgeting.
- Assist in developing Independent Cost Estimates (ICE) to support change management and active project negotiations.
- Develop cost forecasts, analyze actual and accrued costs, and identify cost trends and potential budget impacts.
- Evaluate and maintain historical cost data to support estimating standards, benchmarking, and future project planning.
- Support pricing reviews, vendor quotations, change order evaluations, and negotiations as needed.
Scheduling & Performance Monitoring
- Develop, maintain, review, and analyze project schedules in coordination with project teams.
- Use cost estimates, labor-hour assumptions, resource requirements, and project sequencing to support development of realistic project schedules.
- Review contractor and project team schedule updates and assess progress against established baselines.
- Identify schedule variances, delays, and potential impacts and provide recommendations to project or program leadership.
- Support development of recovery plans and corrective actions when schedule or performance issues arise.
Risk & Change Management
- Develop and maintain project and program risk registers.
- Identify, evaluate, document, and escalate project risks and emerging issues.
- Partner with project teams to develop mitigation strategies and monitor implementation.
- Support change management processes, including evaluation of cost, schedule, and scope impacts.
- Assist project teams and clients with claims avoidance, potential claims analysis, and claims support.
Reporting & Project Controls Systems
- Prepare project controls reports, executive summaries, performance dashboards, forecasts, and other program reporting.
- Analyze project data and communicate key findings, trends, risks, and recommendations to project and program leadership.
- Develop and participate in presentations for clients, project teams, and other stakeholders.
- Support the implementation and ongoing use of project controls technology and Project Management Control Systems (PMCS).
- Evaluate project and program requirements and recommend appropriate technology, tools, and process improvements.
- Support data quality, reporting consistency, and effective integration of project controls information across the program.
Technical Leadership
- Serve as a technical resource for project controls practices, procedures, and systems.
- Provide guidance and technical support to project teams and earlier-career project controls staff.
- Mentor Project Controls Specialists and other team members, as applicable.
- Promote consistency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across project controls processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience performing project controls functions on complex engineering, construction, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
- Experience with cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, change management, and project performance reporting.
- Ability to review and analyze project cost and schedule information and identify trends, variances, risks, and potential impacts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced program environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, project managers, technical staff, and executive leadership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project controls, scheduling, reporting, or project management software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- Experience performing project controls throughout the full project lifecycle, including pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction phases.
- Experience supporting large-scale transportation, transit, infrastructure, or other capital improvement programs.
- Experience providing project controls services as part of a Program Management/Construction Management (PM/CM), General Engineering Consultant (GEC), or similar owner-representative team.
- Experience working within a design-build or other alternative project delivery environment.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading multiple project controls disciplines on a major program or complex portfolio of projects.
- Experience with Project Management Control Systems (PMCS), scheduling software, cost management systems, dashboarding, and project reporting tools.
- Experience working directly with client leadership to identify project needs, develop solutions, and communicate recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.
- Professional certifications related to project controls, scheduling, cost estimating, project management, or construction management are a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is primarily performed in a professional office and project environment and may require periodic visits to active construction sites or other project locations. Site visits may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, construction equipment, noise, and other conditions typical of active construction environments.
This position is primarily performed in a professional office and project environment and may require periodic visits to active construction sites or other project locations. Site visits may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, construction equipment, noise, and other conditions typical of active construction environments.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:
- Affordable medical plans starting at $100/month for individuals
- 401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting
- PTO starting at 12 days/year, increasing annually up to 20 days
- 8 paid holidays each year
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Training and certification opportunities
- Employee recognition and bonus programs
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
Materials Managers and Engineers, Inc.(2MNEXT)
Senior Project Controls Specialist
Nashville, Tennessee
Added 3d ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in construction management
Job Description
COMPANY OVERVIEW
2MNEXT provides engineering, construction management, and infrastructure consulting services throughout the Southeastern United States. We serve a wide range of public, private, and governmental clients and work collaboratively with owners, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, utilities, and other project stakeholders.
2MNEXT provides engineering, construction management, and infrastructure consulting services throughout the Southeastern United States. We serve a wide range of public, private, and governmental clients and work collaboratively with owners, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, utilities, and other project stakeholders.
We take great pride in providing responsive, high-quality professional services and building long-term relationships with our clients and partners.
WORKING AT 2MNEXT
2MNEXT is a great place to work! We are committed to maintaining a positive, collaborative, and engaging work environment for our team. We invest in our employees through performance-based bonuses, professional development opportunities, paid training and certifications, employee events, and opportunities for career growth.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Senior Project Controls Specialist
Reports To: Program Manager / Project Controls Manager
Location: Nashville, TN
Work Setting (Remote/Hybrid/On-site): On-site
POSITION SUMMARY
2MNEXT is seeking an experienced Senior Project Controls Specialist to support a major transportation infrastructure program in Nashville, Tennessee. This position will provide project controls expertise across multiple disciplines, including cost estimating, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, change management, reporting, document controls, and project management systems.
The Senior Project Controls Specialist will work closely with program leadership, project managers, clients, contractors, and other project stakeholders to monitor project performance, identify risks and trends, support informed decision-making, and help ensure successful delivery of complex capital projects.
This position requires a strong understanding of project controls throughout the full project lifecycle and the ability to independently analyze project information, develop recommendations, and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Controls & Program Support
- Support project controls activities across planning, design, procurement, construction, and project closeout.
- Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and other project controls documentation.
- Assist in the development and implementation of project and program management plans, procedures, processes, and controls.
- Monitor project performance against established budgets, schedules, and milestones and identify potential variances, risks, or emerging trends.
- Coordinate with project managers, contractors, consultants, and client representatives to obtain and validate project controls information.
- Provide project controls analysis and recommendations to program and project leadership.
Cost Estimating & Forecasting
- Prepare and review material, labor, equipment, and other project cost estimates for conceptual designs, design development, bid documents, and change orders.
- Develop conceptual and preliminary estimates to support project planning and budgeting.
- Assist in developing Independent Cost Estimates (ICE) to support change management and active project negotiations.
- Develop cost forecasts, analyze actual and accrued costs, and identify cost trends and potential budget impacts.
- Evaluate and maintain historical cost data to support estimating standards, benchmarking, and future project planning.
- Support pricing reviews, vendor quotations, change order evaluations, and negotiations as needed.
Scheduling & Performance Monitoring
- Develop, maintain, review, and analyze project schedules in coordination with project teams.
- Use cost estimates, labor-hour assumptions, resource requirements, and project sequencing to support development of realistic project schedules.
- Review contractor and project team schedule updates and assess progress against established baselines.
- Identify schedule variances, delays, and potential impacts and provide recommendations to project or program leadership.
- Support development of recovery plans and corrective actions when schedule or performance issues arise.
Risk & Change Management
- Develop and maintain project and program risk registers.
- Identify, evaluate, document, and escalate project risks and emerging issues.
- Partner with project teams to develop mitigation strategies and monitor implementation.
- Support change management processes, including evaluation of cost, schedule, and scope impacts.
- Assist project teams and clients with claims avoidance, potential claims analysis, and claims support.
Reporting & Project Controls Systems
- Prepare project controls reports, executive summaries, performance dashboards, forecasts, and other program reporting.
- Analyze project data and communicate key findings, trends, risks, and recommendations to project and program leadership.
- Develop and participate in presentations for clients, project teams, and other stakeholders.
- Support the implementation and ongoing use of project controls technology and Project Management Control Systems (PMCS).
- Evaluate project and program requirements and recommend appropriate technology, tools, and process improvements.
- Support data quality, reporting consistency, and effective integration of project controls information across the program.
Technical Leadership
- Serve as a technical resource for project controls practices, procedures, and systems.
- Provide guidance and technical support to project teams and earlier-career project controls staff.
- Mentor Project Controls Specialists and other team members, as applicable.
- Promote consistency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across project controls processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience performing project controls functions on complex engineering, construction, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
- Experience with cost estimating, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, risk management, change management, and project performance reporting.
- Ability to review and analyze project cost and schedule information and identify trends, variances, risks, and potential impacts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced program environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, project managers, technical staff, and executive leadership.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project controls, scheduling, reporting, or project management software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- Experience performing project controls throughout the full project lifecycle, including pre-design, design, procurement, construction, and post-construction phases.
- Experience supporting large-scale transportation, transit, infrastructure, or other capital improvement programs.
- Experience providing project controls services as part of a Program Management/Construction Management (PM/CM), General Engineering Consultant (GEC), or similar owner-representative team.
- Experience working within a design-build or other alternative project delivery environment.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading multiple project controls disciplines on a major program or complex portfolio of projects.
- Experience with Project Management Control Systems (PMCS), scheduling software, cost management systems, dashboarding, and project reporting tools.
- Experience working directly with client leadership to identify project needs, develop solutions, and communicate recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary project teams.
- Professional certifications related to project controls, scheduling, cost estimating, project management, or construction management are a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is primarily performed in a professional office and project environment and may require periodic visits to active construction sites or other project locations. Site visits may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, construction equipment, noise, and other conditions typical of active construction environments.
This position is primarily performed in a professional office and project environment and may require periodic visits to active construction sites or other project locations. Site visits may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, construction equipment, noise, and other conditions typical of active construction environments.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:
- Affordable medical plans starting at $100/month for individuals
- 401(k) with 4% company match and immediate vesting
- PTO starting at 12 days/year, increasing annually up to 20 days
- 8 paid holidays each year
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Training and certification opportunities
- Employee recognition and bonus programs
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
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Who's Hiring
- Oracle11
- HNTB Corporation8
- Jacobs3
- The Comfort3
- Materials Managers and Engineers, Inc.(2MNEXT)3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
Project Controls Manager Jobs in Nashville: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project controls manager job in Nashville?
Focus on Nashville's most active hiring sectors: large-scale infrastructure and transit projects tied to city growth, healthcare facility construction anchored around the Medical Center district, and commercial development in the Gulch and Downtown core. Candidates with experience in earned value management, Primavera P6, and cost forecasting stand out locally. Targeting general contractors, engineering firms, and owner-operators with active Nashville portfolios gives you the strongest footing.
Which companies hire project controls managers in Nashville?
Employers hiring project controls managers in Nashville right now include Oracle, HNTB Corporation, and Jacobs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Nashville's hiring pool mixes large national engineering and construction firms with regional general contractors and healthcare owner-operators managing significant capital programs across the metro.
Are there remote project controls manager jobs in Nashville?
Yes, but selectively: project controls manager roles tied to active construction sites are predominantly on-site, while planning, reporting, and cost-analysis functions can run remotely. About 27% of project controls manager openings tied to Nashville are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common among corporate program management offices headquartered in the Gulch or Midtown.
How can I get a project controls manager job in Nashville with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path locally is a project controls analyst or cost engineer role with a Nashville-area general contractor or large engineering firm managing infrastructure or healthcare construction. Nashville's steady pipeline of public transit and hospital expansion projects creates openings for candidates who can demonstrate scheduling or cost-tracking fundamentals, even without years of direct management experience. A working knowledge of Primavera P6 or comparable scheduling software sharpens your competitiveness considerably.
Which industries hire the most project controls managers in Nashville?
The sectors hiring the most project controls managers in Nashville are Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Nashville's sustained population growth and multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investment, including healthcare campus expansions and transit corridor development, keep demand for controls talent consistently high across those sectors.
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