Construction Project Manager

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Construction Project Manager position in Oak Ridge, TN.

The Construction Project Manager oversees industrial construction projects from initial concept through completion. This role is responsible for planning, budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor management, client communication, and ensuring all work meets safety, quality, and performance standards.

• Direct all phases of industrial construction projects, including pre‑construction, design coordination, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Develop, track, and manage project budgets; ensure financial performance aligns with company targets.
• Create and maintain detailed project schedules; coordinate sequencing with subcontractors and internal teams.
• Negotiate, award, and manage subcontractor and vendor contracts; ensure compliance with scope and specifications.
• Oversee daily field operations, enforce safety protocols, and resolve site issues to maintain productivity.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, engineers, inspectors, and internal leadership.
• Identify project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Lead commissioning, punch lists, turnover documentation, and final financial reconciliation.

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Industrial Construction Experience with proven success managing projects.
• Project Management Expertise including budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of industrial facilities, such as manufacturing, utilities, energy, chemical, or heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations.

Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM;
Oak Ridge, TN;
Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

• Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers.
• In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs.
• We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.