Senior Construction Manager

Position Open: October 31, 2025

Position Close: Until Filled

                                                                                               Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency

                                                                                                                                    (MDHA)

                                                                                                                                Nashville, TN 

MDHA serves Nashville and Davidson County. The mission of MDHA is to create quality affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a greater Nashville. 

MDHA employs over 300 staff members, has a budget of $200 million, and houses approximately 30,000 people, primarily through nearly 8,000 Section 8 Vouchers and over 6,800 apartments, which are mainly Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, at 39 properties. MDHA is a housing authority, a community development agency, and a redevelopment agency.

Job Summary:

The Senior Construction Manager is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of new construction, rehabilitation, and infrastructure projects from design and planning through procurement and preconstruction to project delivery. As the owner's representative, the position coordinates all phases of construction, manages schedules and budgets, and ensures safety, quality, and compliance standards are met. The Senior Construction Manager collaborates with internal departments, consultants, and external partners to support MDHA's mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Project Management

• Lead all phases of assigned projects, including design coordination, bidding, construction, and close-out.
• Collaborate with staff and consultants to conduct feasibility analyses for potential development activities.
• Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, project budgets, and schedules in coordination with internal teams and external consultants.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, general contractors, internal departments, owner's representatives, and permitting authorities.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, resolve project issues, and ensure compliance with project specifications and safety protocols.
• Manage all construction documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, punch lists, and close-out materials.

 Design & Procurement

• Oversee design development and conduct technical reviews at key milestones to ensure constructability and alignment with Agency and other relevant standards.
• Identify and implement solutions to improve construction efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with staff to prepare and issue RFPs, RFQs, and bid packages, support procurement and vendor selection processes.
• Facilitate pre-construction meetings and contractor onboarding.
• Assist in administering contracts with subcontractors, consultants, and vendors, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and applicable regulations

 Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, such as HUD standards, accessibility, and environmental reviews.
• Coordinate with legal, finance, procurement, and compliance staff to ensure proper documentation and approvals.

 Reporting and Coordination

• Provide regular progress updates to internal leadership, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in community engagement processes, including public meetings and coordination with residents or neighborhood groups.
• Support the development and implementation of long-range community and capital plans.
• Maintain organized project records and documentation to support audits, inspections, and funding requirements.
• Conduct post-construction evaluations to assess project performance and document lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Knowledge , Skills and Abilities Required

Interpersonal Skills

Interact professionally while maintaining effective working relationships with MDHA Leadership, coworkers, company representatives, and government officials; develop and maintain effective working relationships with residents and members of the public. Ability to work effectively under stress, close deadlines, and competing demands. 

Expertise

Deep experience in commercial or HUD multi-family construction, including project-based Section 8 and Rental Assistance Demonstration Program; demonstrated team leadership ability, and expertise in project management processes. Knowledge of LEED Certified Buildings.

Resilience

Willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification. The ability to perform work with or without accommodation requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk; dexterity of the hands; clarity of vision, speech, and hearing; the power of observation; and other physical duties as required.

Software Proficiency

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, with working knowledge of Yardi  

Employment Standards

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience; a master's degree in construction engineering or a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) with a concentration in construction management is preferred. 8+ years' construction management experience, including at least three years of leading large projects. Certification as a Project Manager Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager is desired.

License Required

Valid Tennessee Driver's License