Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

About R.C. Mathews Contractor

Founded in 1941, R.C. Mathews Contractor is a family‑owned general contractor located in Nashville, Tennessee. For more than 84 years, we’ve delivered high‑profile commercial construction projects across Middle Tennessee.

Our core purpose is to serve our employees, clients, and community, and our 10‑year vision is to be the most trusted builder of lasting places and lasting careers.

We are a trusted partner to our clients, mitigating risk, listening carefully, and delivering results. We stake our decades‑long reputation for quality and integrity on it.

We hire exceptional people and empower them with the autonomy, trust, and resources to perform at a high level, reflected in our 10 year average employee tenure and five consecutive Top Workplace Awards. As we continue to grow, we are seeking motivated employees who want to help us continue to build the future of Middle Tennessee.

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of a wide range of commercial construction project(s) and is expected to produce predictable, high‑quality outcomes. This role leads the project team(s) through planning, coordination, and execution while ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence, and financial performance.

The Senior PM sets the tone for the entire project team, leads from the front, and is directly accountable for achieving results.

• Partner with clients and design teams early in the project lifecycle to develop initial budgets, schedule milestones, and execution strategies
• Develop comprehensive project execution plans including budget management, scheduling, procurement strategy, and risk mitigation
• Collaborate with the estimating team during preconstruction to validate scope, pricing, and constructability
• Lead evaluation of site logistics plans and identify early site‑specific challenges
• Identify project risks early and implement proactive mitigation strategies
• Oversee subcontractor buyout and scope alignment
• Develop initial project graphic master schedules (GMS) and oversee the development and execution of the construction schedule
• Advise owners and design teams on schedule milestones and early design package approach to meet schedule deadlines
• Hold subcontractors and vendors accountable to commitments
• Anticipate and resolve issues before they impact schedule or cost
• Align manpower, materials, and equipment with project milestones
• Maintain disciplined cost control and track budget‑to‑actual performance

• Lead meetings with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Provide clear direction and support to field teams
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and support staff
• Work with leadership to develop project staffing and execution plans
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Represent R.C. Mathews with professionalism and integrity

• Enforce contract requirements, specifications, and quality standards
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections
• Support and reinforce the project safety plan
• Promote a culture of zero incidents and immediate correction of unsafe conditions

• Maintain high level oversight of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting documentation process
• Accountable for the project team maintaining accurate project logs and records
• Provide monthly schedule, cost, and risk updates to leadership
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and reporting requirements
• Identify value engineering opportunities
• Oversee project billing process
• Forecast project costs and protect profitability targets using CMiC software
• Negotiate change orders and manage financial risk

• Oversee the project team through punch list, commissioning, O&M documentation, and turnover
• Ensure all contractual closeout requirements are completed on time
• Deliver a clean, organized, and successful project finish

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent field experience
• 7–10+ years of commercial construction experience
• P…