Project Manager

JR Merit, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 155,250 - 172,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision paid 100%

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

PTO program

Long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development Map and advancement

Job summary

JR Merit, Inc. in Vancouver, WA seeks Project Manager I, II, or Senior Project Manager to lead complex industrial and mechanical construction projects across Advanced Manufacturing, Specialty Projects, and Power Generation divisions.

You will mentor Project Engineers and Field Supervisors, manage safety, cost controls, scheduling, and client satisfaction, and collaborate with senior leaders to drive growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline
• Equivalent technical or industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated success leading industrial, mechanical, manufacturing, or heavy construction projects
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with clients, field teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project delivery, including safety, quality, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and client satisfaction
• Manage project financial performance through forecasting, cash flow management, cost controls, change management, and payment collections
• Lead Project Engineers, Field Supervisors, and craftsmen to execute complex construction projects
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and project partners
• Oversee preconstruction activities, estimating, planning, project startup, and project closeout
• Prepare and review project proposals, conceptual estimates, detailed takeoffs, final pricing, and project execution strategies
• Support business development through client engagement, bidding, and pursuit of new work opportunities
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers, Project Managers, Field Supervisors, and other team members
• Drive a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer service

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Analytical

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/CE/ME

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Procore

Viewpoint

B2W

Job description

Project Manager I, II, or SeniorProject Manager

Build What's Nextwith JR Merit

Founded in 1997, JR Merit was built on the belief that merit—the quality of being good and worthy—is worth working for.

Today, we’re a leading industrial and mechanical contractor delivering high-value solutions in complex infrastructure and manufacturing environments. As a union contractor with a collaborative, growth-oriented culture, we invest in people who want to build meaningful, long-term careers.

We’re growing and looking for drivenProject Managersto join our team and support projects across our three operating divisions:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Specialty Projects
• Power Generation

Candidates will be considered for the Project Manager I, II, or Senior Project Manager levels and placed within the division that best aligns with their experience, technical expertise, strengths, and project needs.

At JR Merit, our Project Managers do more than manage projects—they lead teams, build client relationships, develop future leaders, and help deliver some of the industry's most challenging work. If you're readyto lead meaningfulwork, mentor exceptionalteams, and continuegrowing your careerwith an organizationcommitted to safety, craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

• Lead complex industrialand mechanical constructionprojects
• Take ownership and influence project outcomes through strategic decision making and execution
• Partner with experienced Operations and Executive leaders to drive project and business success
• Mentorand develop futureProject Managers andProject Engineers
• Build a long-term career path with opportunities for continued growth andoperational leadership

What You'll Do:

Project Managers areresponsible for theoverall planning, execution, financial performance,and successful deliveryof assigned constructionprojects.Working closely withclients, field leadership, subcontractors, and internalteams, you'll ensureprojects are completedsafely, efficiently,and profitably whiledeveloping future leaderswithin the organization. Responsibilities include:

• Lead all aspectsof project delivery, including safety, quality, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and client satisfaction.
• Manage project financialperformance through forecasting, cash flow management, cost controls, changemanagement, and paymentcollections.
• Lead ProjectEngineers, Field Supervisors, and craft professionalsto successfully executecomplex construction projects.
• Develop and maintainstrong relationships withowners, clients, architects,engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and projectpartners.
• Oversee preconstructionactivities, estimating,planning, project startup, and projectcloseout.
• Prepare and reviewproject proposals, conceptualestimates, detailed takeoffs, final pricing, andproject execution strategies.
• Supportbusiness development effortsthrough client engagement, marketing, bidding, andpursuit of newwork opportunities.
• Mentor and developProject Engineers, ProjectManagers, FieldSupervisors, and otherteam members.
• Drive a cultureof safety, accountability, continuous improvement, operationalexcellence, and exceptionalcustomer service.

Position Structure:

• Project Manager I: Leads complex projectswith support fromexperienced field leadership. Responsible for projectexecution, financial performance, client communication,and developing ProjectEngineers while supportingbusiness development.
• Project Manager II: Leads larger ormultiple projects,develops Project Engineersand Field Supervisors, drives project financialperformance, and playsa significant rolein client development, business growth, andmentoring future leaders.
• Senior Project Manager: Provides strategic leadershipacross major projectsand client relationships, develops Project Managersand operational leaders, and helps drivelong-term businessgrowth whiledelivering safe, profitablework.

What We'reLooking For:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree inConstruction Management, Civil Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, ConstructionEngineering, or arelated discipline
• Equivalent technical orindustry experience maybeconsidered in lieuof a degree
• Demonstrated success leadingindustrial, mechanical,manufacturing, or heavyconstruction projects
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational,analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to buildcollaborative relationshipswith clients,field teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Valid driver's licensewith an acceptabledriving record

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ yearsof progressively responsibleconstruction project managementexperience
• Experience managing projectsvalued at $5Mor greater
• Experience within oneor more of the followingsectors:
  • Advanced Manufacturing andHigh-Tech Facilities
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Mechanical and ProcessPiping
  • Hydropower and PowerGeneration
• Knowledge of construction safety and environmentalregulations
• Experience with MicrosoftOffice, Microsoft Projectand/or PrimaveraP6, Procore, Viewpoint, B2W,or comparable constructionsoftware
• Demonstrated experiencewith estimating, forecasting, change management, projectfinancial controls, andmentoring project teams
• This position is based out of our corporate office inVancouver, WA. Frequent travel or temporary relocation may be required to support JR Merit’s projects.
• This role requires the ability to utilize, maintain, and wear all PPE as required by JR Merit, the client, and any other applicable regulatory agency or management directive.
• At times, work may be performed at a job site where additional training, certifications, or clearances may be needed to comply with jobsite requirements.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Salary Range (depending on skill level)

• Senior Project Manager:$155,250 - $172,500

Finalplacement and compensationwill be basedon experience, leadershipcapabilities, technicalexpertise, and demonstratedproject management success.

Benefits Include

• Discretionary merit bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision paid 100% by JR Merit for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays, including a floating holiday
• PTO program
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Development Map and advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity / Aff…

JR Merit, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. We are a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JR Merit, Inc provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request [e-mail]

Work Authorization:

JR Merit, Inc. is a federal contractor which participates in E-Verify. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Notice to Staffing Agencies and Recruiters:JR Merit does not accept unsolicited resumes, profiles, or applications. Agencies and third-party recruiters are asked not to contact JR Merit employees to present candidates unless a prior signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes submitted will be considered property of JR Merit.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.