Project Manager

Description

• TEKsystems is looking for a Project manager to support our client in the Nashville, TN market in their Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) department during a period of sustained project volume and complexity.
• The PDC team oversees approximately 100 active construction and renovation projects at any given time, spanning new medical facilities, major renovations, and technically complex work within active hospital environments.
• This role will function as an owner-side project manager, representing VUMC in the oversight and governance of assigned projects.
• The Senior PM will work closely with general contractors, architects, engineers, and internal hospital stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• The engagement is expected to last approximately 12 months, with the potential to extend up to 18 months, and is designed to immediately add Senior-level expertise to an already lean, highly experienced team.
• Healthcare Construction Oversight: Manage complex healthcare construction in active hospital environments, ensuring compliance with infection control, life safety, and operational constraints.
• Project Governance & Coordination: Oversee GCs, architects, and engineers with accountability for scope, schedule, quality, and risk-without direct construction execution.
• PM Team Support: Independently lead smaller projects or support existing PMs with execution, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between construction teams and internal hospital stakeholders to align clinical, operational, and project needs.
• Risk Identification: Proactively identify and escalate schedule, scope, or compliance risks to prevent downstream impacts.

Daily Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects across varying scopes
• Coordinate with GCs, architects, and engineering teams
• Track schedules and deliverables using Kahua or similar tools
• Review drawings and documentation to identify risks or gaps
• Ensure compliance with healthcare and company standards
• Provide clear status updates and maintain strong documentation

Size, Scope & Impact

• Portfolio: ~100 active projects supported by a ~30-person PDC team
• Project Types: New builds, major renovations, complex clinical work
• Impact: Adds Senior oversight to reduce risk, protect patient safety, and keep high-visibility projects on track in a highly regulated environment

Skills
Project management, Pmp, Stakeholder management, Infrastructure, Project plan, Program management, Implementation, Project coordination, Resource planning, Construction
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Additional Skills & Qualifications (Condensed)
Education & Certifications (Preferred):
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
Equivalent field experience accepted
PMP, CCM, LEED, or similar certifications are a plus, not required
Healthcare & Institutional Experience:
Experience working in active healthcare environmentsFamiliarity with:
Infection control (ICRA)
Shutdown coordination (clinical spaces, utilities)
Life safety / ILSM requirements
Experience in hospitals, academic medical centers, or large institutional campuses strongly preferred
University or lab construction acceptable if healthcare experience is limited
Construction Tools & Systems:

• Experience with construction PM platforms (Kahua, Procore, e-Builder, or similar)
• Ability to quickly adapt to internal systems and reporting standards

Design & Technical Literacy:

• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
• Comfortable managing design-to-construction transitions

Professional Attributes:

• Strong owner-rep mindset (oversight and accountability, not execution)
• Professional communicator with contractors, designers, and hospital leadership
• Independent, sound judgment, and strong documentation habits

Work Style:

• Comfortable working onsite five days per week
• Able to ramp quickly into a complex project portfolio

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.