Project Manager I - Baker Water

Baker Construction; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Water, LLC in Knoxville, TN seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead construction and commissioning of wastewater treatment plants and water treatment systems, with emphasis on self-perform capabilities.

You will manage risk, schedule, and budget, develop project documentation and QA procedures, and coordinate diverse teams to deliver owner-satisfaction and high-quality outcomes.

Travel up to 25% and a competitive benefits package reflect Baker Water's commitment to growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of water/wastewater plant construction experience.
• BS degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Proven ability to coach, train and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Oversee budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement project documentation, cost control, reporting, change management, quality assurance, procurement, communication systems, and safety procedures.
• Ensure the predictability and quality of projects, focusing on owner satisfaction.
• Maintain leadership continuity throughout all construction phases, from initiation to final close-out and commissioning.
• Leverage self-perform capabilities to optimize project control, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting

Communication

Mentorship

Education

BS in Construction Management

BS in Civil Engineering

Job description

Project Manager I - Baker Water

Baker Water, LLC

Knoxville, TN, US, 37912

Req ID: 8416

Travel: Up to 25%

Number of Openings: 1

Achieve more in your career with the nation's leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you'll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you'll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You'll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you'll have everything you need to define your career on your terms.

Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative.

Summary

We're expanding and have an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned Project Manager to join our Treatment team. This role focuses on managing the construction and commissioning of wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), water reclamation facilities, and comprehensive treatment systems, with a significant emphasis on leveraging self-perform capabilities.

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you will lead the construction team, overseeing all aspects of project execution from initiation to final close-out and commissioning. Your responsibilities will include managing risk, quality, schedule, and financial aspects of the projects. You'll assemble and manage procedures for documentation, cost control, reporting, change management, quality assurance, procurement, communication systems, and safety. Your focus will be on ensuring project predictability, quality, and owner satisfaction.

Why Baker Water?

Baker Construction is a nationally respected builder delivering complex, high-impact projects across five divisions: industrial, industrial distribution, structural, restoration, and water and wastewater infrastructure. At Baker, you'll find more than job security and competitive pay. You'll have ownership in your work, develop new skills, earn valuable credentials, and advance on your terms. Guided by our core values of People, Honor, and Grit, we invest in individuals who take pride in their work, follow through on commitments, and are driven to achieve more. If you're looking for a place where your effort matters, your growth is supported, and your career can go as far as you want it to go, you'll find it at Baker.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
• Oversee all financial aspects of the project, including budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
• Develop and implement project documentation, cost control, reporting, change management, quality assurance, procurement, communication systems, and safety procedures.
• Ensure the predictability and quality of projects, focusing on owner satisfaction.
• Maintain leadership continuity throughout all construction phases, from initiation to final close-out and commissioning.
• Leverage self-perform capabilities to optimize project control, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in water/wastewater treatment plant construction is required.
• Knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management with a thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices.
• BS degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude.
• Proven ability to coach, train and mentor others.
• Highly collaborative work style with excellent communication skills, tact, and diplomacy are essential.

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing [e-mail] or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.

Nearest Major Market

Knoxville