Senior Project Manager

About the Role

We are hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead a large-scale industrial construction project in Chattanooga. This position requires direct oversight of all phases of the project, including planning, budgeting, coordination, and execution. A strong background in industrial construction and detailed experience with mechanical, electrical, and material handling systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain detailed project scopes, schedules, work breakdown structures, and planning assumptions.
• Proactively manage scope, budget, and schedule adjustments to keep projects on track.
• Collaborate with superintendents and the management team to allocate personnel and materials effectively, ensuring optimal resource utilization to meet project goals.
• Establish and continuously adjust project priorities, reallocating resources as needed to meet critical deadlines and milestones.
• Clearly define roles and responsibilities for all stakeholders and ensure alignment and accountability across project teams.
• Track and analyze key project performance metrics, identifying variances early and implementing corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget targets.
• Work closely with project teams and functional leads to align resources with deliverables and maintain cohesive execution.
• Identify and resolve project performance issues promptly, removing barriers to maintain momentum and ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive project execution plans, including risk management, communication strategies, change control, and quality assurance.
• Conduct regular project assessments and provide timely, accurate updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain consistent and transparent communication with clients, team members, and leadership to ensure alignment, manage expectations, and drive progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution (preferred).
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and process development skills, with a track record of implementing effective procedures and workflows.
• Solid understanding of construction and engineering operations, with the flexibility to adapt to evolving tools and methodologies.
• Proficiency in data automation tools, project management software, and standard business applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, and other data management programs).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and interact effectively at all organizational levels.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Support for ongoing education and professional development

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, professional references, criminal background, or driving record checks, as permitted by law.