Commercial Construction Project Manager - Knoxville

About

At MEC General Contractors, we’re proud to be a third-generation, family-owned company with a legacy built on trust, innovation, and dedication for over 50 years. With offices in Melbourne and Orlando, Florida, and Dallas, Texas, we’re strategically growing while staying true to our roots. Our core values—Family, Engineering Minded, and Passion—guide everything we do, from the way we build projects to how we treat our team. At MEC, we believe in empowering our employees, fostering a culture where your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported. Join us as we continue to shape communities and build a future we can all be proud of.

Job Description

The perfect fit for this position requires previous experience and the ability to manage all aspects of overseeing commercial construction projects. We are looking for a smart working individual with strong determination, who takes pride in their work and is always looking for ways to improve. Attention to detail and knowledge of all permits, procurement, vendor and sub-contractor oversight, construction schedules, quality control steps and end finishes is required. Our regional focus means significantly less travel, allowing for greater work-life balance.

Qualifications and Skills

• Commercial Project Management experience: 3-5+ years (Preferred)

• Ability to be self-direct and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Strength/Experience in problem solving and conflict resolution

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office products, Procore and Microsoft Project (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

• Occasional business travel required to visit job sites

• Understanding of project management principles & budget management

Project Manager Responsibilities

• Create and manage project budgets for all assigned projects

• Developing pre-construction RFP packages

• Conducting project meetings and setting milestones and formulating owners’ reports

• Establishing job processes (RFI's, Submittals etc.)

• Performing project scheduling; ensuring project quality control and establishing overall project logistics

• Leads the project team in establishing expectations, providing information to subs, and maintaining quality and cost effectiveness in the overview of all the projects

• Comprehension of construction drawings

• Leads with managing the project closeout process

• Prepares weekly project updates

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:

• This role will start as remote; candidates should be open to an in-office work arrangement in the future.

M.E. Construction, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. MEC utilizes E-Verify. US work authorization (Required)