Project Manager I

Baker Construction•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re expanding and have an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Project Manager to join our Treatment team. This role focuses on managing the construction and commissioning of wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), water reclamation facilities, and comprehensive treatment systems, with a significant emphasis on leveraging self-perform capabilities. As a Project Manager, you will lead the construction team, overseeing all aspects of project execution from initiation to final close-out and commissioning. Your responsibilities will include managing risk, quality, schedule, and financial aspects of the projects. You’ll assemble and manage procedures for documentation, cost control, reporting, change management, quality assurance, procurement, communication systems, and safety. Your focus will be on ensuring project predictability, quality, and owner satisfaction. Baker Construction is a nationally respected builder delivering complex, high-impact projects across five divisions: industrial, industrial distribution, structural, restoration, and water and wastewater infrastructure. At Baker, you’ll find more than job security and competitive pay. You’ll have ownership in your work, develop new skills, earn valuable credentials, and advance on your terms. Guided by our core values of People, Honor, and Grit, we invest in individuals who take pride in their work, follow through on commitments, and are driven to achieve more. If you’re looking for a place where your effort matters, your growth is supported, and your career can go as far as you want it to go, you’ll find it at Baker.

Requirements

5-7 years of relevant experience in water/wastewater treatment plant construction is required.
Knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management with a thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices
BS degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
Proven ability to coach, train and mentor others
Highly collaborative work style with excellent communication skills, tact, and diplomacy are essential

Responsibilities

Lead and manage construction teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
Oversee all financial aspects of the project, including budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
Develop and implement project documentation, cost control, reporting, change management, quality assurance, procurement, communication systems, and safety procedures.
Ensure the predictability and quality of projects, focusing on owner satisfaction.
Maintain leadership continuity throughout all construction phases, from initiation to final close-out and commissioning.
Leverage self-perform capabilities to optimize project control, quality, and efficiency.