Project Manager

Cookevillle Putnam-County Chamber of Commerce; Cookeville (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cookevillle Putnam-County Chamber of Commerce seeks a construction project manager to lead procurement, contracting, scheduling, and cost control for complex, multi‑phase projects.

You will oversee subcontractors and vendors, review drawings, maintain project records, monitor budgets, and communicate with clients to meet scope and schedule.

This on‑site role requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management (or related field) and strong software skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent construction experience.
• Experience with construction software such as ProCore, Primavera SureTrak, and Viewpoint.
• Ability to read building plans and understand construction processes to drive projects to completion.
• Strong time management to maintain budgets, schedules, and documentation.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines in fast-paced multi-project environments.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Procure subcontractors, engineers/architects, and vendors to meet project scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Negotiate contracts, schedules, and related agreements.
• Manage job costs and track financial performance.
• Oversee project documentation including subcontracts, meeting minutes, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and related records.
• Allocate resources and mitigate project risks.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure needs and expectations are met.
• Provide updates on schedule, design intent, material selections, and requested changes.
• Review progress with Field Manager to maintain codes, deliveries, and budgets.
• Review drawings and specifications for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Construction management

Reading building plans

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

ProCore

Primavera SureTrak

Viewpoint

Job description

• Procure subcontractors, engineers/architects, and vendors to meet project scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Negotiate contracts, schedules, and related agreements.
• Manage job costs and track financial performance.
• Oversee all project documentation, including subcontracts, meeting minutes, RFIs, submittals, owner requested change orders, and related records.
• Allocate resources effectively while mitigating project risks.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure needs and expectations are met.
• Provide updates on schedule, design intent, material selections, and any requested changes.
• Review project progress daily with the Field Manager to ensure codes, deliveries, and schedules are maintained within budget.
• Review drawings and specifications for accuracy, compliance, and potential errors, omissions, or missing scope.
• Prepare and review financial reporting tools to monitor budget performance and flag potential issues.
• Track internal and external expectations.
• Capture all cost and schedule changes.
• Prepare client invoices to ensure sufficient project cash flow by analyzing subcontractor invoices, construction progress, and projected costs.

What You’ll Do:

• Procure subcontractors, engineers/architects, and vendors to meet project scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Negotiate contracts, schedules, and related agreements.
• Manage job costs and track financial performance.
• Oversee all project documentation, including subcontracts, meeting minutes, RFIs, submittals, owner requested change orders, and related records.
• Allocate resources effectively while mitigating project risks.
• Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure needs and expectations are met.
• Provide updates on schedule, design intent, material selections, and any requested changes.
• Review project progress daily with the Field Manager to ensure codes, deliveries, and schedules are maintained within budget.
• Review drawings and specifications for accuracy, compliance, and potential errors, omissions, or missing scope.
• Prepare and review financial reporting tools to monitor budget performance and flag potential issues.
• Track internal and external expectations.
• Capture all cost and schedule changes.
• Prepare client invoices to ensure sufficient project cash flow by analyzing subcontractor invoices, construction progress, and projected costs.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent construction experience with a solid understanding of the industry.
• Experience with (or ability to quickly learn) construction-specific software such as ProCore, Primavera SureTrak, and Viewpoint.
• Ability to read building plans and understand overall construction processes to drive projects to successful completion while collaborating with clients, field managers, design teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Strong time management skills to maintain budgets, schedule meetings, process invoices, manage documentation, and keep communication open
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and adapt in fast-paced, changing environments across multiple projects.
• Skilled in conflict resolution, with the ability to diffuse issues and communicate effective with all stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster relationships and media challenges with clients, subcontractors, and team members.
• Adaptability to shifting demands and priorities while maintaining focus
• Analytical skills to evaluate situations and propose effective solutions.
• Demonstrated management and delegation capabilities.
• Commitment to financial integrity and accountability.
• Critical thinking skills and sound judgment under pressure.