Assistant Construction Project Manager

Pay or shift range: $110,000 to $130,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Why Southern Land?

Our full‑service company is comprised of planning, architecture, design, construction, marketing, and resident experience professionals—all in‑house and working together every day to envision and create uniquely beautiful places.

Position Summary

Southern Land Company, a national real estate development and construction firm headquartered in Nashville, TN is seeking a full‑time Assistant Project Manager to join our dynamic team.

The Assistant Project Manager is the project team leader responsible for planning, execution, delivery, close‑out and the overall success of specific projects. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the construction process from pre‑planning and construction start, through close‑out. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget and within the requirements of the contract documents. The Project Manager reports to the Vice President of Construction Operations.

Essential Functions

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and procurement
• Manage submittals, RFIs, and documentation
• Track change events and cost impacts
• Assist with billing, pay applications, and job cost reporting
• Support project closeout activities
• Assist with daily jobsite supervision and subcontractor coordination
• Monitor work for compliance with plans, specs, and schedule
• Enforce safety policies and participate in safety meetings
• Assist with inspections, punch lists, and quality control
• Maintain daily reports, photos, and documentation
• Coordinate deliveries, site logistics, and layout verification
• Participate in meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors
• Communicate jobsite conditions and risks to leadership

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in planning, scheduling, and production, in Microsoft Project or equivalent software and in Microsoft Office suite of software (Outlook/Word/Excel).
• Proficiency in construction management software (i.e. Procore, Sage CM, Bluebeam).
• High degree of professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Must be dependable, proactive, and prompt.
• Document control experience (Contract Drawings/Specs., Submittals, RFI’s, etc.).
• Multi‑tasker with ability to stay focused on big picture while addressing daily issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong and pleasant telephone and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors, and co‑workers on the phone and in person.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, and carry projects through to completion.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for further clarification when necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Willingness to dive deeply into technical details and problem solve at all levels necessary for successful project progression and delivery.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage Assistant Project Managers when applicable.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience with multifamily construction project management, bid analysis, budgeting, document interpretation, cost and schedule management on projects with contracts greater than $20M.

Preferred Certifications/Training

• OSHA 30

Company Overview

Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft…