Project Manager in Knoxville

Energy Jobline ZR; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Meadows Partners is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager I to join a growing organization in the signage and branding industry. You will manage day-to-day execution, coordinate resources, monitor budgets, and ensure customer expectations are met.

We’re seeking someone who takes ownership, communicates effectively, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with multiple internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or service environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience coordinating projects, managing timelines, and working across multiple departments.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to develop estimates, track costs, and maintain accurate project information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel or Access.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to project management.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day execution and coordination of assigned signage and branding projects
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, providing updates, addressing concerns, and identifying solutions
• Develop project cost estimates and pricing
• Request and evaluate bids from subcontractors and material suppliers
• Issue, track, and process purchase orders for subcontractors
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and overall progress
• Prepare and maintain project status reports and forecasts
• Coordinate with estimating, engineering, production, and logistics teams to ensure successful project execution
• Learn and apply customer-specific branding and implementation standards
• Identify potential challenges and work proactively to resolve them
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen project processes and overall performance

Skills

Project coordination

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Green Meadows Partners is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager I to join a growing organization in the signage and branding industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented project management professional who enjoys working with customers, coordinating multiple moving parts, and seeing projects through from planning to completion.

In this role, you'll work closely with senior project leadership and internal teams to manage project execution, coordinate resources, monitor budgets and timelines, and ensure customer expectations are met.

We're looking for someone who can take ownership of their projects, communicate effectively, solve problems, and keep things moving in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage the day-to-day execution and coordination of assigned signage and branding projects
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, providing updates, addressing concerns, and identifying solutions
• Develop project cost estimates and pricing
• Request and evaluate bids from subcontractors and material suppliers
• Issue, track, and process purchase orders for subcontractors
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and overall progress
• Prepare and maintain project status reports and forecasts
• Coordinate with estimating, engineering, production, and logistics teams to ensure successful project execution
• Learn and apply customer-specific branding and implementation standards
• Identify potential challenges and work proactively to resolve them
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen project processes and overall performance

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or service environment
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Experience coordinating projects, managing timelines, and working across multiple departments
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to develop estimates, track costs, and maintain accurate project information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel or Access
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to project management
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external partners

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to work on projects that bring customer brands and signage programs to life.

You'll collaborate with experienced project leadership and cross-functional teams while taking an active role in managing customer relationships, coordinating project execution, and delivering successful results.

If you enjoy the combination of project management, customer interaction, problem-solving, and operational coordination, We'll love to hear from you.

Company Description

At Green Meadows Partners, we believe the right opportunity can change a career. As a women-owned recruiting and consulting firm based in Knoxville, we work closely with both candidates and employers to create lasting connections built on trust, communication, and the right fit.

Company DescriptionAt Green Meadows Partners, we believe the right opportunity can change a career. As a women-owned recruiting and consulting firm based in Knoxville, we work closely with both candidates and employers to create lasting connections built on trust, communication, and the right fit.