Project Specialist Jobs in Tennessee
Project Specialist jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in healthcare administration, construction and infrastructure, government contracting, and financial services, with demand at every level from coordinator to senior specialist. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville anchor most of the hiring, where employers such as HCA Healthcare, Tennessee Valley Authority, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center maintain large project teams. The most in-demand specialties are healthcare operations, capital projects, and IT program coordination. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerHNTB Corporation
Top cityNashville, TN
Cities hiring7
Work type44% Remote
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED
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Sr. Project Management Specialist
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Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Sr. Project Management Specialist
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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Project Management Support Specialist
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Torch Technologies
Project Management Support Specialist
Arnold AFB, Tennessee
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Specialist, Project Engineer
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L3Harris
Specialist, Project Engineer
Nashville, Tennessee
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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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EPC Power Systems Project Specialist
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Schneider Electric
EPC Power Systems Project Specialist
Franklin, Tennessee
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Sr. Project Management Specialist
Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.·Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in engineering
501-1,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include:
Deliverables may include:
Preferred Qualifications and Location DetailsExperience on Department of Energy projects with a budget
As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.
Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 35 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Senior Project Management Specialist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Y-12 APMO in Oak Ridge, TN.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
The Senior Project Management Specialist (LPF Project) will provide project oversight, technical support and subject matter expertise to the Y-12 Project Management Office (Y-12 PMO) and the Lithium Processing Facility (LPF) Federal Project Director (FPD) in the area of Project Management, including but not limited to evaluation of contractor project performance, cost/schedule/risk analysis, project controls evaluations, design/project reviews, project stakeholder status reporting, project life cycle management, quality assurance, configuration management, and project/resource planning.
Responsibilities include:
- Addressing emergent issues by performing research and providing requested information;
- Oversight planning, execution, and status reporting;
- Participation in project reviews (such as Annual Peer Reviews (APR), External Independent Reviews (EIR), Independent Cost Estimate (ICE), Sufficiency Reviews, Design Reviews, etc.);
- Performing oversight of contractor’s execution/implementation of contract and project requirements;
- Conducting and documenting assessments (Shadow, Internal, and Independent Assessments, and Awareness Activities);
- Identifying and tracking issues through closure in contractor/federal Issues Management Systems (IMS);
- Drafting input to project documents (Project Execution Plan (PEP), Project Data Sheet (PDS), Project Definition Rating Index Analysis, Key Performance Parameters, Project Completion Criteria, etc.);
- Drafting input to project presentations (Monthly Project Review (MPR), Senior Management Team (SMT), In-brief’s);
- Review, analysis, and reporting of contractor performance against cost and schedule baselines;
- Review of contractor deliverables (such as Baseline Change Requests, Engineering Specifications/Drawings, Management Plans, etc.);
- Identification/quantification of project risks and mitigation actions;
- Configuration management, maintenance, and storage of project records and documentation;
- Coordinating, conducting, and attending project meetings (Schedule Status, Change Control, Integrated Project Team (IPT), Daily Tag-ups, Risk Management Board, etc.);
- Estimating and tracking project budgets and staffing plans;
- Data entry/tracking in federal data systems (FPD Tool, PARS, etc.)
- Coordinating, tracking, and assembly of Project’s Critical Decision (CD) packages.
Deliverables may include:
- Annual Staffing Models
- Monthly/Quarterly Project Presentation (Quarterly Schedule Deep Dive, NNSA Monthly Project Review (MPR), Quad Chart
- Monthly Project Estimates (FPD and Independent Estimate at Completion (EAC), NNSA Other Direct Costs (ODC) Forecast)
- Monthly Federal Costs (NNSA Other Direct Costs (ODC) Actual Cost,
- Weekly/Bi‐Weekly Meeting Agendas (IPT, POW)
- Draft Construction Project Data Sheets
- Assessment reports, including identified issues.
- Other work products as requested by the FPD and Y-12 APMO federal staff.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business Management, Project Management, or related field
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Proven ability to solve problems creatively;
- Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices;
- Proficiency with Project Scheduling, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat;
- Strong communication skills (oral and written);
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful;
- Ability to oversee projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
- Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance if required.
- Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.
- Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.
Preferred Qualifications and Location Details
- $500M;
- Working level knowledge of DOE O 413.3b, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets;
- Working level knowledge of DOE O 430.1C, Real Property Asset Management
- Familiarity with the following applications: Primavera P6, Acumen Risk, Active Risk Manager (ARM), Empower, PARS;
- Strong business acumen, and exceptional interpersonal skills;
- Active DOE-Q security clearance;
- Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle;
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Oak Ridge – Onsite position
As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.
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Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.
Sr. Project Management Specialist
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
New 5h ago501-1,000 employees
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Job Description
Overview:
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include:
Deliverables may include:
Preferred Qualifications and Location DetailsExperience on Department of Energy projects with a budget
As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.
Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is a trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 35 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. We are seeking a motivated Senior Project Management Specialist to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Y-12 APMO in Oak Ridge, TN.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.
The Senior Project Management Specialist (LPF Project) will provide project oversight, technical support and subject matter expertise to the Y-12 Project Management Office (Y-12 PMO) and the Lithium Processing Facility (LPF) Federal Project Director (FPD) in the area of Project Management, including but not limited to evaluation of contractor project performance, cost/schedule/risk analysis, project controls evaluations, design/project reviews, project stakeholder status reporting, project life cycle management, quality assurance, configuration management, and project/resource planning.
Responsibilities include:
- Addressing emergent issues by performing research and providing requested information;
- Oversight planning, execution, and status reporting;
- Participation in project reviews (such as Annual Peer Reviews (APR), External Independent Reviews (EIR), Independent Cost Estimate (ICE), Sufficiency Reviews, Design Reviews, etc.);
- Performing oversight of contractor’s execution/implementation of contract and project requirements;
- Conducting and documenting assessments (Shadow, Internal, and Independent Assessments, and Awareness Activities);
- Identifying and tracking issues through closure in contractor/federal Issues Management Systems (IMS);
- Drafting input to project documents (Project Execution Plan (PEP), Project Data Sheet (PDS), Project Definition Rating Index Analysis, Key Performance Parameters, Project Completion Criteria, etc.);
- Drafting input to project presentations (Monthly Project Review (MPR), Senior Management Team (SMT), In-brief’s);
- Review, analysis, and reporting of contractor performance against cost and schedule baselines;
- Review of contractor deliverables (such as Baseline Change Requests, Engineering Specifications/Drawings, Management Plans, etc.);
- Identification/quantification of project risks and mitigation actions;
- Configuration management, maintenance, and storage of project records and documentation;
- Coordinating, conducting, and attending project meetings (Schedule Status, Change Control, Integrated Project Team (IPT), Daily Tag-ups, Risk Management Board, etc.);
- Estimating and tracking project budgets and staffing plans;
- Data entry/tracking in federal data systems (FPD Tool, PARS, etc.)
- Coordinating, tracking, and assembly of Project’s Critical Decision (CD) packages.
Deliverables may include:
- Annual Staffing Models
- Monthly/Quarterly Project Presentation (Quarterly Schedule Deep Dive, NNSA Monthly Project Review (MPR), Quad Chart
- Monthly Project Estimates (FPD and Independent Estimate at Completion (EAC), NNSA Other Direct Costs (ODC) Forecast)
- Monthly Federal Costs (NNSA Other Direct Costs (ODC) Actual Cost,
- Weekly/Bi‐Weekly Meeting Agendas (IPT, POW)
- Draft Construction Project Data Sheets
- Assessment reports, including identified issues.
- Other work products as requested by the FPD and Y-12 APMO federal staff.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business Management, Project Management, or related field
Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Proven ability to solve problems creatively;
- Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices;
- Proficiency with Project Scheduling, MS Office, and Adobe Acrobat;
- Strong communication skills (oral and written);
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills;
- Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful;
- Ability to oversee projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
- Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance if required.
- Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.
- Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.
- Please note that marijuana remains a Schedule III controlled substance under Federal Law. Federal contractors must follow Federal drug-free workplace rules, which prohibit marijuana use, even if medical or recreational use is permitted under State Law.
Preferred Qualifications and Location Details
- $500M;
- Working level knowledge of DOE O 413.3b, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets;
- Working level knowledge of DOE O 430.1C, Real Property Asset Management
- Familiarity with the following applications: Primavera P6, Acumen Risk, Active Risk Manager (ARM), Empower, PARS;
- Strong business acumen, and exceptional interpersonal skills;
- Active DOE-Q security clearance;
- Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle;
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Oak Ridge – Onsite position
As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off. We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.
#LI-BG1
#LI-Onsite
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A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project specialist jobs across Tennessee.
- Bachelor's degree in business, project management, or a related field
- Project Management Professional or CAPM certification preferred by most employers
- Three or more years of experience coordinating projects from initiation through closeout
- Proficiency with project management software such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder reporting
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams
Project Specialist Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project specialist in Tennessee?
Most project specialist roles in Tennessee require a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, healthcare administration, or a related field. While Tennessee does not issue a state-specific license for the title, employers strongly prefer candidates who hold the Project Management Professional credential from the Project Management Institute or the Certified Associate in Project Management for early-career applicants. Healthcare-sector roles may also require familiarity with Joint Commission standards.
Which companies hire project specialists in Tennessee?
Companies currently hiring project specialists in Tennessee include HNTB Corporation, Amentum, and L3Harris, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Tennessee's concentration of large healthcare systems, federal utilities, and logistics employers means demand for project specialists stays consistent across multiple industries year-round.
Which Tennessee cities have the most project specialist jobs?
Nashville, Oak Ridge, and Tennessee account for the highest concentration of project specialist openings in Tennessee. Nashville leads because of its density of healthcare headquarters, corporate offices, and construction activity, while Memphis draws demand from logistics and distribution operations and Knoxville reflects steady hiring from Tennessee Valley Authority and the University of Tennessee system.
Are there remote project specialist jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, and they are fairly common for this role. About 78% of project specialist openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that much of the work involves coordination, documentation, and reporting rather than on-site presence. Roles in IT program management and corporate operations tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while construction and facilities project roles typically require regular site visits.
How can I get hired as a project specialist in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a project coordinator or administrative assistant role at a large Tennessee employer and moving into a specialist title from within. HCA Healthcare and Vanderbilt University Medical Center both offer structured associate and rotational programs that place early-career candidates in project support roles. Earning a CAPM certification before applying strengthens a resume considerably, and candidates from adjacent roles such as operations analyst or program administrator transition into project specialist positions regularly.
Where can I find and apply to project specialist jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to project specialist jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings across industries and experience levels. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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