Senior Project Manager

The Christman Company•Chattanooga, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Christman Company is seeking candidates for a Senior Project Manager role to lead large construction projects in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. This position offers the opportunity to become an employee-owner with a leading national general contractor and contribute to building more in your professional career. The role involves leading high-performance teams, managing project risks, schedules, costs, and client relationships throughout the project lifecycle. It also includes overseeing project planning, contract administration, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related job field.
Minimum ten (10) years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role.
Five (5) of those years must be in a Project Manager or in a leadership role that reflects experience in leading multiple, large, and complex construction projects.
Successful completion of classes or other training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication.
OR Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
Ability to manage time, plan, schedule, organize, and prioritize responsibilities to consistently meet deadlines.
Entrepreneurial focus and the ability to see the big picture while simultaneously focusing on details and timelines.
Must be able to write and communicate clearly and quickly to a variety of audiences.
Ability to perform under pressure or opposition and handle stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
Must be able to lead, work well with others, and build relationships with the project team and subcontractors, resolving conflicts or jobsite issues as they arise.
Have excellent problem-solving and the ability to communicate solutions with an understanding of how risk is managed as it relates to the project and company as a whole.
Have a passion for team-based planning and problem-solving and a wholehearted commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals.
Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control, and demonstrated ability to lead, control, and supervise large groups.
Proficient in Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading projects valued $10M+ in commercial, education, healthcare, mixed-use, historic preservation, and industrial markets.

Responsibilities

Lead in the development of high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring.
Ensure regular feedback is shared with staff and timely completion of employee performance appraisals.
Provide leadership in motivating the project team and maintain a positive work environment.
Communicate with owners, architects, and subcontractors regarding project risk, timetables, costs/budgets, and change management.
Determine and define scope of work and deliverables.
Determine project staffing requirements and establish a work plan and schedules for each project phase.
Prepare project manuals, work category descriptions, and other necessary components for a bid package.
Manage the CM bid process, including post-bid reviews.
Serve as a team member on hard bid teams as needed.
Establish and clarify project-specific goals related to schedule, safety, accounting, labor relations, EEO, and data processing/reporting.
Assess and maintain client relationships to understand construction leadership, facility maintenance, and other business needs.
Manage owner communications related to project risks, schedules, budgets, and logistics.
Coordinate development and delivery of project planning services with the Project Planning Leader.
Oversee timely and accurate processing of all project information documents.
Review assessment of client needs to contractual obligations and delivery of project professional management services.
Establish subcontract agreements and work scopes for all trade contractors, communicating expectations and responsibilities.
Clarify expectations and performance requirements in written project documents and through presentations and discussions.
Lead trade contractor relations.
Coordinate information, access, and share across the project team.
Drive safety awareness at all times, observe safety practices, and promptly address unsafe situations or behaviors.
Contribute to business development efforts by leveraging professional network and client relationships.
Help support technical proposal development and participate in project pursuit interviews and proposals.
Lead, manage, and plan work activities along with recognizing safety concerns while promoting a safe culture.
Understand job cost accounting practices and ability to analyze reports.
Read and understand blueprints and specifications.