Assistant Project Manager - Residential Construction

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a tight-knit, growth-oriented team within a respected Nashville-based real estate and construction company.
Work directly with leadership in a hands-on, fast-paced environment where your contributions are noticed and rewarded.
Enjoy a position that blends project management, field operations, and real estate development, offering an ideal path for professional growth.
Expect early performance-based raises, career advancement, and strong leadership mentorship.
Be part of a company thats literally building the future of Nashville housing, shaping communities that residents are proud to call home.

Location

This position is on-site in the Nashville Metropolitan Area, giving you the chance to work closely with project teams, visit active job sites, and see your work come to life each day.

Note

The qualified candidate for this position must have at least one year of project management or construction coordination experience and a valid drivers license.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established developer and construction firm thats been transforming communities across Middle Tennessee since 1995. They specialize in crafting thoughtfully designed residential developments that balance efficiency, quality, and aesthetic appeal. Known for their integrity, teamwork, and commitment to excellence, they offer a collaborative workplace where every team member contributes to the companys continued success.

Job Description

• Assist Project Managers with scheduling, budgeting, inspections, and daily construction operations.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and inspectors to ensure smooth project flow and compliance with building codes.
• Track project milestones and help resolve issues quickly to keep construction timelines on target.
• Utilize project management tools such as Buildertrend to update progress and maintain accurate documentation.
• Monitor on-site quality, manage materials, and uphold safety standards.
• Communicate regularly with leadership to provide status updates and recommend process improvements.
• Support the delivery of projects that meet high standards of craftsmanship and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in project management or construction coordination.
• Proficiency with Buildertrend or similar project management software.
• Strong understanding of residential building processes, codes, and inspections.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Valid drivers license and ability to commute to job sites within the Nashville area.

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Collaborative, supportive team with a shared vision for quality and growth.
• Direct access to decision-makers no layers of corporate red tape.
• Clear advancement path as the company continues to expand regionally.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced developers and industry veterans.
• Competitive pay, performance-based raises, and benefits that value your hard work.

Compensation

$60,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus benefits and growth potential.

JPC-445

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: 2+ yrs field-based residential new-build construction PM/coordination (on active home job sites – no restoration, remodel, or preconstruction). Must be local with valid driver’s license; big-builder background preferred, but send any clearly qualified residential new-build candidates (see big builder list).

Relocation - NO

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Assistant Project Manager – Residential Construction - Vastland Communities - JPC 445 - Source

- Submit each candidate to one email thread for this position, just like with the other one. 

**New Job Order Alert**

• Client job title: Assistant Project Manager – Residential Construction

• Location: Nashville, TN

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 1

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Assistant Project Manager, Construction Coordinator, Project Engineer, Residential Construction Manager, Field Project Coordinator, Buildertrend

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO

Recruiter Explainer (10-Year-Old Version)

CANDIDATES NEED TO BE LOCAL TO TENNESSEE.  Privately held Nashville developer and homebuilder with nearly 30 years of success. The Assistant Project Manager supports multiple residential construction projects, coordinating field operations, vendors, and schedules to ensure timely and high-quality builds. Ideal for someone eager to grow with a well-respected local company offering stability, mentorship, and advancement.

Client prefers to work for big builder but send anyone that looks qualified for now.  

Here is a partial list (could be other builders NOT on this list)
Here are the names with no dots, no punctuation at the end of each line:
D R Horton
Lennar
PulteGroup
NVR / Ryan Homes
Meritage Homes
KB Home
Taylor Morrison
Century Communities
Toll Brothers
LGI Homes
Ashton Woods
David Weekley Homes
M I Homes
Dream Finders Homes
Tri Pointe Homes
Mattamy Homes
K Hovnanian Homes
Richmond American Homes
Beazer Homes
Perry Homes
Shea Homes
DRB Homes
CalAtlantic Homes
SH Residential Holdings
McKinley Homes
Woodside Homes
Holt Homes
Chesmar Homes