Project Manager, Project & Program Management

Project Manager I, II, or Senior Project Manager

Build What's Nextwith JR Merit

Founded in 1997, JR Merit was built on the belief that merit—the quality of being good and worthy—is worth working for.

Today, we’re a leading industrial and mechanical contractor delivering high-value solutions in complex infrastructure and manufacturing environments. As a union contractor with a collaborative, growth-oriented culture, we invest in people who want to build meaningful, long-term careers.

We’re growing and looking for driven
Project Managers
to join our team and support projects across our three operating divisions:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Specialty Projects
• Power Generation

Candidates will be considered for the Project Manager I, II, or Senior Project Manager levels and placed within the division that best aligns with their experience, technical expertise, strengths, and project needs.

At JR Merit, our Project Managers do more than manage projects—they lead teams, build client relationships, develop future leaders, and help deliver some of the industry's most challenging work. If you're readyto lead meaningful work, mentor exceptional teams, and continuegrowing your career with an organization committed to safety, craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you.

• Lead complex industrial and mechanical construction projects
• Take ownership and influence project outcomes through strategic decision making and execution
• Partner with experienced Operations and Executive leaders to drive project and business success
• Mentorand develop future
  
  Project Managers and Project Engineers
• Build a long-term career path with opportunities for continued growth and operational leadership

What You'll Do:

Project Managers are responsible for the overall planning, execution, financial performance,and successful delivery of assigned construction projects.

Working closely with clients, field leadership, subcontractors, and internal teams, you'll ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently,and profitably while developing future leaders within the organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead all aspectsof project delivery, including safety, quality, procurement, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and client satisfaction.
• Manage project financial performance through forecasting, cash flow management, cost controls, change management, and payment collections.
• Lead Project Engineers, Field Supervisors, and craft professionals to successfully execute complex construction projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, architects,engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and project partners.
• Oversee preconstructionactivities, estimating,planning, project startup, and project closeout.
• Prepare and review project proposals, conceptual estimates, detailed takeoffs, final pricing, and project execution strategies.
• Support business development efforts through client engagement, marketing, bidding, and pursuit of newwork opportunities.
• Mentor and develop
  
  Project Engineers, Project Managers, Field Supervisors, and otherteam members.
• Drive a cultureof safety, accountability, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service.

Position Structure:

• Project Manager I: Leads complex projects with support from experienced field leadership. Responsible for project execution, financial performance, client communication,and developing Project Engineers while supporting business development.
• Project Manager II: Leads larger or multiple projects,develops Project Engineer sand Field Supervisors, drives project financial performance, and playsa significant rolein client development, business growth, and mentoring future leaders.
• Senior Project Manager: Provides strategic leadership across major project sand client relationships, develops Project Manager sand operational leaders, and helps drivelong-term business growth while delivering safe, profitable work.

What We're Looking For:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or arelated discipline
• Equivalent technical or industry experience maybe considered in lieuof a degree
• Demonstrated…