Construction Project Manager

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Employer matching contributions

Competitive salaries

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a skilled Construction Project Manager to oversee industrial projects from inception to closeout. The role emphasizes budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, and strong client communication to ensure safety, quality, and performance.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of experience in industrial construction, proficiency with Procore/Primavera P6/MS Project, and leadership abilities to guide multidisciplinary teams on complex

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Industrial Construction Experience with proven success managing projects.
• Project Management Expertise including budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of industrial facilities such as manufacturing, utilities, energy, chemical, or heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of industrial construction projects, including pre construction, design coordination, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Develop, track, and manage project budgets; ensure financial performance aligns with company targets.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules; coordinate sequencing with subcontractors and internal teams.
• Negotiate, award, and manage subcontractor and vendor contracts; ensure compliance with scope and specifications.
• Oversee daily field operations, enforce safety protocols, and resolve site issues to maintain productivity.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, engineers, inspectors, and internal leadership.
• Identify project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Lead commissioning, punch lists, turnover documentation, and final financial reconciliation.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract administration

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Construction Project Manager position in Oak Ridge, TN.

Job Description

The Construction Project Manager oversees industrial construction projects from initial concept through completion. This role is responsible for planning, budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, client communication, and ensuring all work meets safety, quality, and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of industrial construction projects, including pre‑construction, design coordination, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Develop, track, and manage project budgets; ensure financial performance aligns with company targets.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules; coordinate sequencing with subcontractors and internal teams.
• Negotiate, award, and manage subcontractor and vendor contracts; ensure compliance with scope and specifications.
• Oversee daily field operations, enforce safety protocols, and resolve site issues to maintain productivity.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, engineers, inspectors, and internal leadership.
• Identify project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Lead commissioning, punch lists, turnover documentation, and final financial reconciliation.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Industrial Construction Experience with proven success managing projects.
• Project Management Expertise including budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of industrial facilities, such as manufacturing, utilities, energy, chemical, or heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Other Job Requirements

• United States Citizenship

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards. Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.