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Senior Project Manager - Mission Critical in Nashville

Date Posted: 22 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Nashville is known for music, but it's quickly earning a name for data centers too, with reliable power, a central location and a steady wave of new mission-critical investment across Middle Tennessee. A well-established general contractor is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead data center builds in the area. If you enjoy complex projects, a supportive team and a place where your voice is heard, let's talk.

What You'll Do

  • Run data center and mission-critical projects from preconstruction and buyout all the way through commissioning and closeout
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, change orders, cost reports and monthly owner billing
  • Be the go-to contact for owners, engineers and design teams, keeping everyone aligned and informed
  • Plan and track long-lead electrical and mechanical equipment so the schedule stays on course
  • Partner with superintendents on safety, quality, logistics and the testing and commissioning sequence
  • Coach and develop project managers, assistant project managers and project engineers

What You Bring

  • Senior-level project management experience with a general contractor, including data center or mission-critical work (required)
  • Solid knowledge of critical power, cooling, MEP coordination and integrated systems testing
  • A history of delivering large, fast-paced projects on time and on budget
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, steady leadership style
  • A degree in construction management, engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience

What We Offer

Competitive salary, bonus and benefits, a strong pipeline of mission-critical work in Middle Tennessee, and real room to grow your career.

Let's Talk

Advance your career in construction. Apply today and send your resume to Jenn LaQua, your construction recruiter at GPAC.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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