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.
The position requirements include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: The Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of all aspects of multiple projects, with primary accountability for financial, schedule, quality, and safety objectives. Primary responsibilities include contract administration, scheduling, planning, cost control, and coordination with jobsite supervision to ensure projects are constructed safely in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. The position is based out of the home office.
Reports to: Vice President of Project Management
Works closely with: VP of Project Management, Director of Preconstruction Services, Safety Director, Superintendents
Responsibilities
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 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 – Safety on our jobsites is our #1 focus. Collaborate with the Safety Director in leading project teams to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and practices. We will never place profits ahead of the safety of all personnel on our jobsites.
- 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. Ensure that work is being built to the most up-to-date drawings, specifications, addendum, and standards. Monitor the coordination of work between subcontractors to resolve conflicts and avoid re-work.
- Customer Satisfaction – Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with owners, designers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders, building a proven track record that results in repeat business.
- 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
Merit Construction offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, Paid Time Off and paid holidays, as well as 401(k). E.O.E. and TN Drug-Free Workplace.
Interested candidates should reply with resume and note salary requirements.
***No phone calls please.***
