Senior Project Manager - Structural Concrete

• Lead cornerstone projects that shape East Tennessee's growth
• Join an employee‑ and management‑owned organization
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized construction management firm with deep roots in the East Tennessee region. With more than 130 years of history, the company has a long track record of delivering complex, high‑impact projects for universities, healthcare systems, private developers, and public clients.

The Knoxville office is particularly known for its community focus and its involvement in projects that shape the region's educational, healthcare, industrial/power, and historic‑preservation landscapes-reflecting a commitment to quality, collaboration, and meaningful long‑term partnerships.

Job Description

• Oversee all phases of major construction projects, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, quality, and safety objectives.
• Serve as the primary client interface-building trust, leading progress discussions, and maintaining long‑term relationships.
• Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, forecasting, and risk management.
• Review and coordinate design documents, RFIs, submittals, and technical details with architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, and support staff; help foster a high‑performing project team environment.
• Manage contracts, change management, cost controls, pay applications, and financial reporting.
• Partner with preconstruction teams to support early estimating, logistics planning, and constructability analysis.
• Oversee field operations collaboration, ensuring project execution aligns with the company's standards and client commitments.
• Represent the company professionally with owners, design firms, subcontractors, and community stakeholders.
  
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 10-15 years of project management experience leading large commercial, healthcare, institutional, or complex multi‑phase projects.
• Proven ability to manage teams on high‑visibility, high‑value construction projects.
• Strong leadership presence with excellent communication, negotiation, and client‑relationship skills.
• Deep understanding of project financials, scheduling, logistics planning, and contract administration.
• Ability to drive collaboration between office and field teams, with a commitment to proactive problem‑solving.
• Experience with alternative delivery methods such as CM/GC, design‑build, or integrated project delivery (IPD).
• A track record of developing and mentoring junior staff.
  
  

What's On Offer

• Base Salary: $120,000 - $145,000
• Total Compensation (with bonus): $140,000 - $185,000
• Bonus Range: 10-20%
• Vehicle/Allowance: $750 - $1,200/month
• Additional Incentives: Annual performance bonuses, leadership‑training programs, certification reimbursement, and long‑term advancement pathways
  
  

Contact: Henry Kemper

Quote job ref: JN-042026-6986564