Project Manager – Staff

Jobtailor; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead construction programs and drive successful outcomes across major sites. You will oversee estimates, controls, scope, and risk while coordinating with stakeholders across facilities and energy projects.

The role requires PMP certification (or waiver), strong leadership, and the ability to apply Waterfall and Agile methods. Travel up to 50% may be required, with on-site collaboration at multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field with ten (10) years qualified experience; OR Associate’s degree in the same required disciplines with twelve (12) years of qualified experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with fourteen (14) years of qualified experience
• Experience in project management, major construction field experience, project estimating, project controls, project engineering, and/or comparable internal or external experience in a competitive production environment
• Demonstrated subject matter expert level of successful project management duties, business acumen, and demonstrated proficiency in all certifying body knowledge areas
• Mastery-level project management knowledge in construction safety, negotiations, scope development and control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls and reporting, quality control, and risk management
• PMP certification required unless waived by the organization’s SVP or OPCO President
• Valid state driver's license
• Effective leadership, team building, and meeting management
• Effective and compelling communication and listening skills with stakeholders
• Economic analysis techniques and business acumen in project decision-making
• Working knowledge of project management tools and techniques
• Strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment, and prioritization
• Proficiency in scope management, evaluation of technical solutions, and project risk management
• Proficiency in contract development and management
• Ability to perform light physical duties, including construction site walkdowns on unstable surfaces and climbing ladders
• Ability to work at homes, offices, power plants, nuclear sites, and construction sites
• Ability to travel typically 25% or less, and up to 50% for short durations

Responsibilities

• Lead projects using Waterfall and Agile methodologies to manage complex programs
• Coordinate scope, time, cost, and quality to meet organizational standards
• Engage with stakeholders across facilities, power plants, and construction sites to ensure alignment

Skills

Project Management

Project Estimating

Project Controls

Scope Management

Contract Development

Quality Control

Negotiations

Strategic Thinking

Economic Analysis Techniques

Risk Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Project Management Tools

Agile Methodologies

Waterfall Methodologies

Job description

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related field with ten (10) years qualified experience; OR Associate’s degree in the same required disciplines with twelve (12) years of qualified experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with fourteen (14) years of qualified experience
• Experience in project management, major construction field experience, project estimating, project controls, project engineering, and/or comparable internal or external experience in a competitive production environment
• Demonstrated subject matter expert level of successful project management duties, business acumen, and demonstrated proficiency in all certifying body knowledge areas
• Mastery-level project management knowledge in construction safety, negotiations, scope development and control, cost estimating, construction contracting, project controls and reporting, quality control, and risk management
• PMP certification required unless waived by the organization’s SVP or OPCO President
• Valid state driver's license
• Effective leadership, team building, and meeting management
• Effective and compelling communication and listening skills with stakeholders
• Economic analysis techniques and business acumen in project decision-making
• Working knowledge of project management tools and techniques
• Strategic thinking, planning, risk assessment, and prioritization
• Proficiency in scope management, evaluation of technical solutions, and project risk management
• Proficiency in contract development and management
• Ability to perform light physical duties, including construction site walkdowns on unstable surfaces and climbing ladders
• Ability to work at homes, offices, power plants, nuclear sites, and construction sites
• Ability to travel typically 25% or less, and up to 50% for short durations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates mastery-level project management capabilities in construction safety, cost estimating, and risk management, while effectively leading teams and communicating with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in applying both Waterfall and Agile methodologies to manage complex projects and ensure alignment with organizational standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PMP Certification
• Project Management
• Construction Safety
• Cost Estimating
• Risk Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Project Estimating
• Project Controls
• Scope Management
• Contract Development
• Quality Control
• Negotiations
• Strategic Thinking
• Economic Analysis Techniques
• Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Team Building
• Meeting Management
• Leadership
• Conflict Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Valid State Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Construction Management
• Project Engineering
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Continuous Improvement
• AEP Project Management Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Project Management Tools
• Agile Methodologies
• Waterfall Methodologies