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Construction Assistant Project Manager I

The Walsh Group

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Compensation
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Location
Nashville, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Walsh Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for transportation work in Nashville, Tennessee. The role supports project planning, scheduling, coordination, safety and quality control, forecasting, budgets, change orders, subcontractors, and project engineers. The company describes its assistant project managers as developing leaders who listen, make informed decisions, and invest in others. A bachelor’s degree and previous construction experience are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project PlanningSchedulingProject CoordinationSafety ManagementQuality ControlForecastingBudget ManagementChange Order ManagementSubcontractor ManagementPeople LeadershipRelationship Building

Qualifications

4+ Years ExperienceBachelor's DegreeConstruction Experience

Full job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our transportation work in Nashville, TN.

Does the idea of working on interesting and complex projects bring you joy? Are you challenged by making meaningful impact? Do you love solving problems by thinking creatively and trying new things? Are you an up-and-coming manager who always wants to do better? If so, we’ve got what you’re looking for!

Walsh Assistant Project Managers hunt for better ways of doing things. They are great listeners and soak up information in order to make better decisions. When they see potential in others, and they invest in it. They are on a journey to be the next generation of impactful leaders!

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

Walsh is a company where, when you work hard, you will be recognized. If this sounds like you, please apply!

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Project planning, scheduling and coordination

  • Safety and quality control management

  • Accurate forecasting and management of budgets

  • Change order management

  • Managing critical subcontractors

  • Manage Project Engineers

  • Resolution of problems involving labor disputes, material delivery and contract administration

  • Maintain vehicle, equipment, and tools management

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 4+ years of experience

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

  • Previous construction experience preferred

  • Ability to establish relationships and lead people

  • Specific roles may require relocation

Division: Transportation

Job Category: Project Management

Job Type: Full_time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [email protected].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

How this job compares

Set against the 399 open Assistant Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$85–116K/yr123 salary ranges
  • US median$29–38/hr34 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 399 open Assistant Project Manager jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Assistant Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (318 postings).
Education
148 of the 399 open Assistant Project Manager jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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