Cookeville Chamber

Project Manager

What You’ll Do:

  • Procure subcontractors, engineers/architects, and vendors to meet project scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
  • Negotiate contracts, schedules, and related agreements.
  • Manage job costs and track financial performance.
  • Oversee all project documentation, including subcontracts, meeting minutes, RFIs, submittals, owner requested change orders, and related records.
  • Allocate resources effectively while mitigating project risks.
  • Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure needs and expectations are met.
  • Provide updates on schedule, design intent, material selections, and any requested changes.
  • Review project progress daily with the Field Manager to ensure codes, deliveries, and schedules are maintained within budget.
  • Review drawings and specifications for accuracy, compliance, and potential errors, omissions, or missing scope.
  • Prepare and review financial reporting tools to monitor budget performance and flag potential issues.
  • Track internal and external expectations.
  • Capture all cost and schedule changes.
  • Prepare client invoices to ensure sufficient project cash flow by analyzing subcontractor invoices, construction progress, and projected costs.

What We’re Looking For:
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field, or equivalent construction experience with a solid understanding of the industry.
  • Experience with (or ability to quickly learn) construction-specific software such as ProCore, Primavera SureTrak, and Viewpoint.
  • Ability to read building plans and understand overall construction processes to drive projects to successful completion while collaborating with clients, field managers, design teams, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Strong time management skills to maintain budgets, schedule meetings, process invoices, manage documentation, and keep communication open
  • Proven ability to manage deadlines and adapt in fast-paced, changing environments across multiple projects.
  • Skilled in conflict resolution, with the ability to diffuse issues and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to foster relationships and mediate challenges with clients, subcontractors, and team members.
  • Adaptability to shifting demands and priorities while maintaining focus on project success.
  • Analytical skills to evaluate situations and propose effective solutions.
  • Demonstrated management and delegation capabilities.
  • Commitment to financial integrity and accountability.
  • Critical thinking skills and sound judgment under pressure.