Project Manager - Knoxville, TN

Messer Construction Co.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Messer Construction Co. is seeking Project Managers and Senior Project Managers to lead complex commercial building projects.

The Knoxville team focuses on delivering quality construction and client experiences as an employee-owned firm with a long-standing history since 1932. Responsibilities include managing safety programs, coordinating with owners, designers, subcontractors, and vendors, driving project schedules, establishing budgets, and administering subcontracts and purchase orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 5+ years of commercial construction experience.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive the Zero Injury safety program.
• Manage owner, designer, subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Manage and drive project schedule.
• Implement the Quality Leadership System.
• Establish budget and cost controls.
• Administer subcontracts, purchase orders, etc.
• Establish project-specific controls, monitor and report out.

Skills

Construction experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management degree

Job description

Description

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee.

Description

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee. Our Knoxville team is currently seeking both Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.

What Will You Do

• Manage and drive our Zero Injury safety program.
• Manage owner, designer, subcontractor and vendor relationships.
• Manager and drive project schedule.
• Implement the Quality Leadership System.
• Establish budget and cost controls.
• Administer subcontracts, purchase orders, etc.
• Establish project-specific controls, monitor and report out.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• 5+ years of commercial construction experience
• Ability to work non-traditional hours.

Your decisions influence your career at every step: Make yours count with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bring the determination. Let’s build something great together.

All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.

Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Messer is committed to a diverse workforce.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.