Project Development Manager Jobs in Tennessee

Project Development Manager jobs in Tennessee are active across the state's energy, healthcare infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing sectors, with openings at every level from coordinator to senior director. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville lead in hiring volume, where employers like Tennessee Valley Authority, HCA Healthcare, and Jacobs Engineering consistently bring on project development managers. The most in-demand specialties are energy infrastructure development, healthcare capital projects, and industrial construction program management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles16
Top employerThomas & Hutton
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring5
Work type67% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Cushman & Wakefield
Senior Project Manager, Healthcare, Project & Development Services
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Senior Project Manager, Healthcare, Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield
Nashville, Tennessee
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$128k - $150k/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Cushman & Wakefield
Project Manager, Project & Development Services
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Cushman & Wakefield
Added 1w ago
Project Manager, Project & Development Services
Cushman & Wakefield
Nashville, Tennessee
Construction Management
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
$106k - $125k/yr
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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T. W. Frierson Contractor, Inc.
Project Development Director
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T. W. Frierson Contractor, Inc.
Added 1w ago
Project Development Director
T. W. Frierson Contractor, Inc.
Nashville, Tennessee
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in construction management
51-200

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Baptist Memorial Health Care
Manager-Project, Transition Operations & Development
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Baptist Memorial Health Care
Added 2w ago
Manager-Project, Transition Operations & Development
Baptist Memorial Health Care
Memphis, Tennessee
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Cost Management Construction Project Analyst – Graduate Development Program
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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Added 2w ago
Cost Management Construction Project Analyst – Graduate Development Program
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Franklin, Tennessee
Consulting & Professional Services
IT Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Master's degree in construction management
201-500

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Project Development Manager Jobs by City in Tennessee

Where Tennessee roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Nashville
9 jobs
Memphis
2 jobs
Franklin
2 jobs
Chattanooga
2 jobs
Brentwood
1 job

Project Development Manager Job Market in Tennessee

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

Who's Hiring

Thomas & Hutton
Thomas & Hutton3 open roles
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield3 open roles
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Tennessee Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in project development manager jobs across Tennessee.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related field
  • Project Management Professional certification preferred or required by most Tennessee employers
  • Five or more years managing project development lifecycles from planning through execution
  • Experience with energy, healthcare, or infrastructure projects common in Tennessee markets
  • Proficiency with project scheduling and management software such as Primavera or Microsoft Project
  • Strong stakeholder coordination skills working across engineering, finance, and operations teams

Project Development Manager Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a project development manager in Tennessee?

Most Tennessee employers expect a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or business administration as the foundation. Tennessee does not issue a state license specific to project development managers, but the Project Management Professional credential from PMI is widely treated as the professional standard. Many candidates move into the role after several years in project coordination, estimating, or engineering roles with major Tennessee employers in energy, healthcare, or industrial sectors.

How much do project development managers make in Tennessee?

Project development managers in Tennessee earn a median of about $85,890 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $56,450 for the lowest 10% to over $135,350 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire project development managers in Tennessee?

Employers hiring project development managers in Tennessee right now include Thomas & Hutton, Cushman & Wakefield, and Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Tennessee's concentration of large utility, healthcare system, and defense contractors means steady recurring demand rather than purely project-driven hiring cycles.

Which Tennessee cities have the most project development manager jobs?

Nashville, Memphis, and Franklin account for the largest share of project development manager openings in Tennessee. Nashville drives the most volume through its healthcare campus expansions and commercial construction boom, Memphis adds demand from logistics and industrial development along the Mississippi corridor, and Knoxville is anchored by Tennessee Valley Authority headquarters and the Oak Ridge research complex, which generate consistent infrastructure project work.

Are there remote project development manager jobs in Tennessee?

Yes, but they're limited. Project development management often requires site visits, contractor coordination, and stakeholder meetings that keep most roles at least partially on-site. About 33% of project development manager openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and the remote-eligible portions tend to be planning, reporting, and budget oversight tasks rather than the field-coordination side of the role.

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

The most realistic entry path is a project coordinator or project controls analyst role at a large Tennessee employer, then building toward a development manager title over time. Tennessee Valley Authority, HCA Healthcare, and Jacobs Engineering all run structured development programs for early-career candidates. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential while in a coordinator role signals readiness for more responsibility and is a concrete differentiator in the Tennessee market.

Where can I find and apply to project development manager jobs in Tennessee?

You can find and apply to project development manager jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings across energy, healthcare, construction, and industrial sectors. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly.

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