project manager - Chattanooga, TN

SERVICE ELECTRIC CO; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Tennessee is seeking a Project Manager responsible for managing complex projects. This includes coordinating subcontractors, budgeting, and ensuring project compliance with safety standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related fields and have 2+ years of experience, particularly in electrical construction. The firm offers a competitive work environment focused on accountability and teamwork, emphasizing the importance of strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ Years of project management experience in electrical construction is preferred.
• Ability to build relationships and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects with autonomy and accountability.
• Lead subcontractor coordination and project budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Act as primary point of contact for the customer.

Skills

Organized with a strong attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong project management skills

Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TheProject Managermanages complex projects with autonomy and accountability. This role includes leading subcontractor and vendor coordination, tracking and controlling project budgets, executing contracts, and preparing regional financial reports. The role ensures adherence to safety and compliance standards while managing scope, schedule, and field performance. They are responsible for analyzing reports, recommending changes, and resolving issues that affect project delivery.

POSITION FUNCTIONS

Project Planning and Coordination

• Create project plans, schedules, purchase orders and sub-contracts.
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor resources.
• Work with Project Managers and sub-contractors to establish contracts and coordinate resources and billing.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements across all projects by team members and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with field leadership, Estimating, Safety, and other departments to ensure the successful completion of projects.

Budgeting and Cost Control

• Develop project forecasting for regional construction projects, ensuring profitability and cost-effectiveness.
• Establish project budgets, invoicing, revenue and cost accrual, and creation of project timesheets.
• Track project expenditures and project changes.
• Track, verify, approve, and code subcontractor and vendor invoicing.
• Work with Accounts Payable and Receivables on monthly revenue and cost accruals.
• Manage change order pricing and submission.
• Monitor and control indirect costs.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare reports, including cost reports and regional financial reports.
• Review and approve internal and external reports including project budgeting, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports.
• Analyze reports to identify potential and actual risks and make recommendations and decisions.
• Oversee and communicate risk registers.

Project Execution and Management

• Manage all aspects of project execution (scope, schedule, safety, subcontracts).
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements across all projects by team members and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress, identify issues and delays, and implement actions.
• Meet with Field Leadership to develop work plans and review performance.
• Create and archive projects in YARDZ – coordinate with Fleet Managers to maintain accuracy.

Customer Relationship Management

• Act as a primary point of contact for the customer.
• Collaborate with customers to identify opportunities for additional services.
• Review contracts and make recommendations to Executive Management.

Team Leadership and Development

• Perform site visits to meet and collaborate with crews and field leadership.
• Manage, develop, and mentor Project Coordinators and Project Manager Is promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent knowledge or skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
• 2+ Years of project management experience, preferably in the electrical construction field ( in addition to the educational equivalency).
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong ability to identify and solve issues.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects concurrently with good time management.
• Ability to build and foster relationships with team members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of SEC, working effectively in a diverse work environment.

DIRECT REPORTS

None

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

None

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

None

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Moderate

WORKING CONDITIONS

NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones many be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Service Electric Company provides Equal Employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.