Project Manager

Cannon & Cannon, Inc. (An Ardurra Company) is seeking an Project Manager in our Knoxville, TN office.

Primary Function

The Project Manager (PM) manages the full life cycle (proposal-initiation-execution/control-closeout) of projects and assumes full responsibility for achieving the project goals. This includes managing activities related to project planning, scope, schedule, cost, cash flow, quality, communications, resources, procurement, profit/loss, corrective actions, and risk elements required to optimize client service, quality, and fiscal responsibility. The Project Manager's overall objective is to deliver value to our clients and to Ardurra, build and maintain a positive client relationship, and achieve or exceed the estimated profit margin for the project.

Primary Duties

• Project Planning and Execution
• Identifying project goals and developing scopes, budgets and schedules
• Use Earned Value Management (EVM) to execute, manage, monitor, and control project financials
• Manage change & take corrective actions to achieve project success
• Ensuring Quality Control reviews are completed at proper milestones
• Manage & minimize project risks for the interest of Ardurra
• Knowing and understanding contract requirements
• Tracking Accounts Receivable and ensuring that invoices are paid in a timely manner
• Team Leadership
• Forms a highly effective work team and sees that responsibilities are assigned, and execution of tasks are begun and completed according to schedule
• Keeps team informed of project progress and roadblocks
• On-site supervision maintains staff morale and interacts appropriately with client counterparts
• Communication
• Establishes contractor-client liaison network to keep all interested parties informed of project planning, start date, and work progress
• Participates in regularly scheduled project status review (PSR) meetings to ensure that:
• A project contract's terms, conditions, and specifications are being met
• Project personnel adhere to federal and state regulatory requirements and company policies
• Delays and cost overruns, at best, are entirely avoided, or, at worst, kept to a minimum
• Manpower, equipment, materials, and quality problems are recognized for timely intervention and resolution
• Information for progress billing purposes is submitted correctly and on time
• Client sales and/or assists the Client Service Manager (CSM)
• Maintains a continuing business relationship with clients as part of ongoing business development efforts

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable of project planning and execution principles, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, contract requirements, quality control standards, and risk management practices to ensure successful project delivery.
• Skilled in cost management and financial oversight, including preparing estimates, applying Earned Value Management (EVM), tracking accounts receivable, and implementing corrective actions to maintain budgetary control and project profitability.
• Ability to lead and motivate project teams by assigning responsibilities, monitoring progress, resolving issues, and fostering collaboration while maintaining high staff morale and productive client interactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and stakeholders through progress reporting, status reviews, and business development activities, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Knowledge of client relationship strategies with the ability to build trust, deliver high-quality solutions, and consistently prioritize internal and external customer needs.
• Skilled in leadership, coaching, and talent development with the ability to foster collaboration, promote inclusion, delegate effectively, and support open, transparent communication.
• Ability to demonstrate managerial courage and resilience by addressing challenges directly, navigating conflict with fairness, and maintaining focus on key priorities under pressure

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 5 to 8 years' experience in their areas of expertise within the AEC industry
• Experience assisting with or leading relevant projects and staff

Competencies

• Client Focus
• Developing Others
• Fostering Communication & Collaboration
• Leading Others
• Managerial Courage

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We're not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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