Project Manager

Project Manager Merit Construction, Inc. is an award‑winning Knoxville based General Construction firm with more than 40 years of experience. We currently have a full‑time opening for a Project Manager. Reports to Vice President of Project Management Works closely with VP of Project Management, Director of Preconstruction Services, Safety Director, Superintendents Responsibilities Preconstruction – Participate in interviews for new projects and attend pre‑bid meetings. Work closely with the Director of Preconstruction Services to interpret specifications, designs, and drawings, assist in quantity takeoffs, and identify risks associated with projects being considered. Conduct constructability reviews of plans and specifications. Assist in developing value engineering costs for the owner when requested. Prepare bid invitations and solicit bids from vendors to ensure adequate bid coverage on bid day. Safety – Collaborate with the Safety Director in leading project teams to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and practices. Project Planning and Management – Set up the project budget and cost codes. Negotiate, buy out, and write subcontracts and purchase orders. Manage planning and project organization prior to the start of construction. Develop and maintain the project schedule, monitoring and reviewing critical path dates and milestones throughout the project. Order materials and schedule deliveries in the quantities needed to support the project schedule. Coordinate with the Project Superintendent to manage labor, equipment, subcontractors, and material suppliers. Lead project progress meetings and prepare meeting agendas and minutes. Close out the project in a timely manner. Quality Control – Manage the submittal review process and the RFI process to support the project schedule. Customer Satisfaction – Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with owners, designers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders. Financial – Prepare and submit monthly pay applications by the dates agreed to in the contract. Follow up on and collect receivables within the established time frame. Implement change management by distributing approved changes to vendors prior to beginning changed work to avoid delays. Verify and approve all invoices from vendors. Continuously monitor project cost and prepare monthly costs‑to‑complete reports for executive management. Standard Operating Procedures – Implement company processes and systems designed to lead to project success. Essential Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree required in a technical field such as Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture 5 years of progressively increasing related work experience with a proven track record of securing and completing projects that result in a high level of client satisfaction Experience in medical construction preferred, but not required (CHC, CHFM, MECH, or Health Care Physical Environment Worker Certification) Full working knowledge of Merit culture including staff values, leadership style, organizational terminology, formal processes, and how the organization defines success Working knowledge of construction operations Advanced analytical, project/process management, and technical skills Advanced written and oral communication skills Basic computer, office administrative, and office equipment operation skills Benefits Merit Construction offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off and paid holidays, as well as 401(k). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and have a TN Drug‑Free Workplace. Location Knoxville, TN Employment Type Full‑time #J-18808-Ljbffr