Site Manager Jobs in Tennessee
Site Manager jobs in Tennessee are concentrated in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, where construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects generate consistent demand for experienced site managers at every level from project coordinator to senior program lead. Major employers with a lasting presence across the state include Skanska, Encompass Services, and Tennessee Valley Authority, each of which regularly staffs site management roles across commercial, industrial, and utility sectors. The most in-demand specialties are commercial construction, industrial facility operations, and civil infrastructure. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Introduction:
Site Manager will oversee the day-to-day operation of the assigned Head Start center. The employee will provide leadership and supervision to all center staff and serve as a liaison to the central office, parents and community. The employee works under the supervision of the Program Coordinator. The employee shall be responsible for the daily operations and management of an assigned center including all staff and community/parent engagement. The employee shall be responsible for offering parents opportunities to identify their own strengths, needs and solutions as well as connect them to community resources. The employee will be capable of operating modern office equipment. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, foul odors and other factors due to the breakdown of some equipment or systems. . The employee shall adhere to the National Smoke Free Environment Policy Public Law 103-227, Pro-Children Act of 2001 42 U.S.C. 7181 through 7184 and TN Licensure Rule 1240-04-01-12(14).
Section 1 – Job Performance
Quality of Work
Monitor to ensure sanitation, hygiene procedures and health practices are strictly adhered to daily and assist in the daily maintenance of the center.
Monitor all classrooms and playgrounds daily to ensure compliance with State Licensing Regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, CACFP and agency policies and procedures.
Monitor and follow up with LEA referrals according to procedures.
Utilize computer, ChildPlus and Learning Genie programs to enter, maintain and monitor data for record keeping and tracking purposes according to program calendar.
Monitor and review data on School Readiness Goals three times per year in Teaching Strategies Gold according to program calendar.
Train and supervise substitutes, volunteers, and Foster Grandparents. Submit copies of trainings to the Career Development Coordinator and the Program Coordinator.
Monitor classrooms and playgrounds for health and safety concerns according to procedures.
Monitor and participate in ongoing recruitment targeting children from low income families, children with disabilities, mental health diagnosis, foster children, homeless children and pregnant women.
Monitor to ensure classroom activities are age and developmentally appropriate, as well as aligned with the Head Start Philosophy.
Monitor to ensure that all screenings and assessments are completed according to the program calendar and that all required information is contained in electronic files/paper files as written in procedure.
Prepare and implement group and/or individual on-site training for all center staff.
Complete work assignments remotely as needed.
Job Knowledge
Manage and monitor daily operations of supervising Education Staff (conduct informal classroom observations, ensure classroom lesson plans and interactions are age and developmentally appropriate.
Manage daily operations of supervising Nutrition Workers (including monitoring nutrition related activities, adherence to special diets)
Manage daily operations of supervising Family Partners where applicable (including monitoring family services, parent meetings/trainings and health services.
Manager daily operations of center facilities (including submitting and following up on work orders and maintaining daily facility needs)
Implement HS/EHS ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selections, Enrollment and Attendance)
Initiative
Complete HS/EHS applications as needed.
Conduct formal internal monitoring per monitoring procedure
Initiate, review and/or approve purchases as needed.
Maintain a current roster of qualified substitutes and ensure appropriate coverage for absent employee(s)
Conduct center orientation for all new center staff. Prepare and implement group and/or individual onsite training for all center staff. Submit completed training agendas and signed training documents to the Career Development Coordinator and the Program Coordinator.
Train and supervise substitutes, volunteer, Foster grandparent.
Manage assigned budget responsibilities and determine center purchasing needs.
Follows procedure’s when completing daily task/assignments
Submit completed training agendas, hand-outs, and sign in sheets to Career Development Coordinator.
Provide monthly reports to supervisor.
Section 2 - Personal Performance
Dependability
Complete annual information packets for State Licensing Regulations
Ensure and monthly reports are submitted accurately and timely to appropriate staff. This includes CSS monthly report and CSS calendar.
Submit accurate and timely employee time, attendance, and mileage reports
Attendance & Punctuality
Maintain regular attendance and timely arrival to assigned work site.
Ensure all paperwork is accurate and submitted timely.
Regular attendance and timely arrival to assigned work site.
Submit accurate and timely employee time, attendance and mileage reports.
Attend training and in service as assigned.
Relationship Building Skills
Model appropriate practices in the classroom and with families.
Ensure staff performance concerns are addressed timely and documented accordingly
Supports and plans TEAM building activities throughout the year.
Flexibility
Perform classroom or kitchen duties in the absence of substitutes
Solves unexpected events or issues with little or no assistance from supervisor
Volunteers to perform duties outside of center, within the agency, as the need arises
Communication Skills
Organize and conduct regularly scheduled center meetings and ensure that accurate minutes are recorded.
Discuss performance status with staff throughout the year and conduct performance evaluations annually.
Communicate and document staff performance concerns to Program Coordinator via email or phone.
Ensure communication with Program Coordinator is maintained via email and phone calls.
Secure and document in kind contributions, volunteer time, and community support.
Track staff degree requirements and staff enrollment in college courses. Communicate staff enrollment to Career Development Coordinator.
Maintain contact with staff to continue support/monitoring of in-person services.
Teamwork
Participate in the screening, interviewing and hiring of center staff.
Assist with additional breaks in the classroom(s) having ongoing behavioral issues.
Assist in the compilation and completion of Self-Assessment/Community Assessment and participate in the analysis of data for training and planning purposes.
Customer Services
Monitor Teaching Strategies Gold to ensure ongoing documentation reflects accurate developmental information on each child.
Assist in ongoing recruitment targeting children from low-income families, children with disabilities and pregnant women, and complete HS/EHS applications as needed.
Adhere to Agency’s HS/EHS confidentiality policy, professional ethics and standards, demonstrating work habits which comply with Agency Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Maintain professional and positive approach when dealing with parent complaints/issues.
Assist in meeting immediate and/or emergency needs of families, as identified or expressed by family.
Section 3 – Personal Improvement
Decision Making
Ensure center activities align with program procedures and Performance Standards/Licensing Regulations.
Provide supervision that reflects positive guidance for staff.
Make appropriate and timely purchases for center.
Supports Quality Improvement
Ensure CLASS scores for center are at or above established program thresholds
Plan and participate in scheduled staff meetings, conferences, training sessions, workshops, and In-Service as assigned.
Conduct targeted training when identified needs occur.
Explore and share ongoing ideas/solutions for program and content area specific improvement.
Professional Development Growth
Attend CLASS reliability training and obtain reliability
Follow up with degree requirements and staff enrollment in college courses. Communicate staff enrollment to Training Coordinator.
Attend training and in-service as assigned.
Participate in and conduct in-person and virtual meetings/training.
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services or a related field. (Required)
Three years Early Childhood experience (Required)
Two years supervisory experience. (Required)
BA/BS in Early Childhood Education, Human Services or a related field. (Preferred)
Bilingual (Preferred)
Satisfactory physical examination prior to beginning work and every five years thereafter
Must possess a valid Driver’s License and current Automobile Liability Insurance.
Satisfactory criminal background check prior to hire and every 5 years thereafter. Drug testing as required.
Required Knowledge & Abilities:
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
Knowledge of Early Childhood Education and best practices.
Ability to provide active leadership for program staff.
Knowledge of special needs of families and aware of ways to effectively communicate and assist them.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public and fellow employees.
Ability to prioritize a complex workload.
Ability to understand and follow any oral or written instructions and make mathematical computations and tabulations accurately.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records and methods for systematic reporting of statistical data.
Ability to travel extensively within assigned area.
Ability to be a mandated reported for suspected child abuse or neglect.
Ability to promote a positive and encouraging work environment.
Ability to assist in other positions as needed.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; stoop; bend; walk; talk; hear; use hands to grip, type; reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to stand or walk on uneven surfaces; climb stairs; run. 2 to 4 hours per day spent in strenuous physical activity, lifting up to 60 lbs. six or eight times in a 7.5-hour day.
Introduction:
Site Manager will oversee the day-to-day operation of the assigned Head Start center. The employee will provide leadership and supervision to all center staff and serve as a liaison to the central office, parents and community. The employee works under the supervision of the Program Coordinator. The employee shall be responsible for the daily operations and management of an assigned center including all staff and community/parent engagement. The employee shall be responsible for offering parents opportunities to identify their own strengths, needs and solutions as well as connect them to community resources. The employee will be capable of operating modern office equipment. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, foul odors and other factors due to the breakdown of some equipment or systems. . The employee shall adhere to the National Smoke Free Environment Policy Public Law 103-227, Pro-Children Act of 2001 42 U.S.C. 7181 through 7184 and TN Licensure Rule 1240-04-01-12(14).
Section 1 – Job Performance
Quality of Work
Monitor to ensure sanitation, hygiene procedures and health practices are strictly adhered to daily and assist in the daily maintenance of the center.
Monitor all classrooms and playgrounds daily to ensure compliance with State Licensing Regulations, Head Start Performance Standards, CACFP and agency policies and procedures.
Monitor and follow up with LEA referrals according to procedures.
Utilize computer, ChildPlus and Learning Genie programs to enter, maintain and monitor data for record keeping and tracking purposes according to program calendar.
Monitor and review data on School Readiness Goals three times per year in Teaching Strategies Gold according to program calendar.
Train and supervise substitutes, volunteers, and Foster Grandparents. Submit copies of trainings to the Career Development Coordinator and the Program Coordinator.
Monitor classrooms and playgrounds for health and safety concerns according to procedures.
Monitor and participate in ongoing recruitment targeting children from low income families, children with disabilities, mental health diagnosis, foster children, homeless children and pregnant women.
Monitor to ensure classroom activities are age and developmentally appropriate, as well as aligned with the Head Start Philosophy.
Monitor to ensure that all screenings and assessments are completed according to the program calendar and that all required information is contained in electronic files/paper files as written in procedure.
Prepare and implement group and/or individual on-site training for all center staff.
Complete work assignments remotely as needed.
Job Knowledge
Manage and monitor daily operations of supervising Education Staff (conduct informal classroom observations, ensure classroom lesson plans and interactions are age and developmentally appropriate.
Manage daily operations of supervising Nutrition Workers (including monitoring nutrition related activities, adherence to special diets)
Manage daily operations of supervising Family Partners where applicable (including monitoring family services, parent meetings/trainings and health services.
Manager daily operations of center facilities (including submitting and following up on work orders and maintaining daily facility needs)
Implement HS/EHS ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selections, Enrollment and Attendance)
Initiative
Complete HS/EHS applications as needed.
Conduct formal internal monitoring per monitoring procedure
Initiate, review and/or approve purchases as needed.
Maintain a current roster of qualified substitutes and ensure appropriate coverage for absent employee(s)
Conduct center orientation for all new center staff. Prepare and implement group and/or individual onsite training for all center staff. Submit completed training agendas and signed training documents to the Career Development Coordinator and the Program Coordinator.
Train and supervise substitutes, volunteer, Foster grandparent.
Manage assigned budget responsibilities and determine center purchasing needs.
Follows procedure’s when completing daily task/assignments
Submit completed training agendas, hand-outs, and sign in sheets to Career Development Coordinator.
Provide monthly reports to supervisor.
Section 2 - Personal Performance
Dependability
Complete annual information packets for State Licensing Regulations
Ensure and monthly reports are submitted accurately and timely to appropriate staff. This includes CSS monthly report and CSS calendar.
Submit accurate and timely employee time, attendance, and mileage reports
Attendance & Punctuality
Maintain regular attendance and timely arrival to assigned work site.
Ensure all paperwork is accurate and submitted timely.
Regular attendance and timely arrival to assigned work site.
Submit accurate and timely employee time, attendance and mileage reports.
Attend training and in service as assigned.
Relationship Building Skills
Model appropriate practices in the classroom and with families.
Ensure staff performance concerns are addressed timely and documented accordingly
Supports and plans TEAM building activities throughout the year.
Flexibility
Perform classroom or kitchen duties in the absence of substitutes
Solves unexpected events or issues with little or no assistance from supervisor
Volunteers to perform duties outside of center, within the agency, as the need arises
Communication Skills
Organize and conduct regularly scheduled center meetings and ensure that accurate minutes are recorded.
Discuss performance status with staff throughout the year and conduct performance evaluations annually.
Communicate and document staff performance concerns to Program Coordinator via email or phone.
Ensure communication with Program Coordinator is maintained via email and phone calls.
Secure and document in kind contributions, volunteer time, and community support.
Track staff degree requirements and staff enrollment in college courses. Communicate staff enrollment to Career Development Coordinator.
Maintain contact with staff to continue support/monitoring of in-person services.
Teamwork
Participate in the screening, interviewing and hiring of center staff.
Assist with additional breaks in the classroom(s) having ongoing behavioral issues.
Assist in the compilation and completion of Self-Assessment/Community Assessment and participate in the analysis of data for training and planning purposes.
Customer Services
Monitor Teaching Strategies Gold to ensure ongoing documentation reflects accurate developmental information on each child.
Assist in ongoing recruitment targeting children from low-income families, children with disabilities and pregnant women, and complete HS/EHS applications as needed.
Adhere to Agency’s HS/EHS confidentiality policy, professional ethics and standards, demonstrating work habits which comply with Agency Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Maintain professional and positive approach when dealing with parent complaints/issues.
Assist in meeting immediate and/or emergency needs of families, as identified or expressed by family.
Section 3 – Personal Improvement
Decision Making
Ensure center activities align with program procedures and Performance Standards/Licensing Regulations.
Provide supervision that reflects positive guidance for staff.
Make appropriate and timely purchases for center.
Supports Quality Improvement
Ensure CLASS scores for center are at or above established program thresholds
Plan and participate in scheduled staff meetings, conferences, training sessions, workshops, and In-Service as assigned.
Conduct targeted training when identified needs occur.
Explore and share ongoing ideas/solutions for program and content area specific improvement.
Professional Development Growth
Attend CLASS reliability training and obtain reliability
Follow up with degree requirements and staff enrollment in college courses. Communicate staff enrollment to Training Coordinator.
Attend training and in-service as assigned.
Participate in and conduct in-person and virtual meetings/training.
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services or a related field. (Required)
Three years Early Childhood experience (Required)
Two years supervisory experience. (Required)
BA/BS in Early Childhood Education, Human Services or a related field. (Preferred)
Bilingual (Preferred)
Satisfactory physical examination prior to beginning work and every five years thereafter
Must possess a valid Driver’s License and current Automobile Liability Insurance.
Satisfactory criminal background check prior to hire and every 5 years thereafter. Drug testing as required.
Required Knowledge & Abilities:
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
Knowledge of Early Childhood Education and best practices.
Ability to provide active leadership for program staff.
Knowledge of special needs of families and aware of ways to effectively communicate and assist them.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public and fellow employees.
Ability to prioritize a complex workload.
Ability to understand and follow any oral or written instructions and make mathematical computations and tabulations accurately.
Ability to establish and maintain accurate records and methods for systematic reporting of statistical data.
Ability to travel extensively within assigned area.
Ability to be a mandated reported for suspected child abuse or neglect.
Ability to promote a positive and encouraging work environment.
Ability to assist in other positions as needed.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; stoop; bend; walk; talk; hear; use hands to grip, type; reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to stand or walk on uneven surfaces; climb stairs; run. 2 to 4 hours per day spent in strenuous physical activity, lifting up to 60 lbs. six or eight times in a 7.5-hour day.
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Site Manager Job Market in Tennessee
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in site manager jobs across Tennessee.
- Active contractor's license issued or recognized by the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors
- Five or more years of direct site or project management experience in construction or industrial settings
- Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, budgets, and schedules on multi-phase projects
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Bluebeam
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification or equivalent safety training credential
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related technical field
Site Manager Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a site manager in Tennessee?
Most site manager roles in Tennessee require a contractor's license from the Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors, which oversees residential, commercial, and home improvement licensing through separate classifications. Candidates typically pursue a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, then gain field experience as a superintendent or project engineer. Earning credentials such as the OSHA 30-Hour certification and a Project Management Professional designation strengthens a Tennessee application considerably.
Which companies hire site managers in Tennessee?
Tennessee site manager roles are posted by Oracle, Amazon, and Zips Car Wash and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Tennessee's mix of large-scale infrastructure projects, automotive manufacturing campuses, and commercial development keeps demand for site managers broad across both private contractors and owner-operator employers throughout the state.
Which Tennessee cities have the most site manager jobs?
Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville lead Tennessee for site manager openings. Nashville's rapid commercial and mixed-use development drives the largest share of postings, while Memphis anchors logistics and industrial construction along major freight corridors, and Knoxville benefits from steady federal and utility-sector work tied to the Tennessee Valley Authority's ongoing capital projects.
Are there remote site manager jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, but they're rare. About 9% of site manager openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of overseeing active construction and industrial sites. The portions of the role most likely to allow remote flexibility are pre-construction planning, bid management, and administrative reporting rather than active site supervision.
How can I get hired as a site manager in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an assistant superintendent or field coordinator role at a mid-size Tennessee general contractor, where on-the-job mentorship is common. Employers such as Turner Construction and Skanska run structured associate programs in Tennessee for candidates with a construction management degree but limited field experience. Starting in scheduling, estimating, or safety coordination at an employer with active Tennessee projects and pursuing a Tennessee contractor's license exam creates a clear progression into full site management responsibility.
Where can I find and apply to site manager jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to site manager jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings across commercial construction, industrial facilities, and infrastructure sectors. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and project type, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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