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:
o A project contract’s terms, conditions, and specifications are being met
o Project personnel adhere to federal and state regulatory requirements and company policies
o Delays and cost overruns, at best, are entirely avoided, or, at worst, kept to a minimum
o Manpower, equipment, materials, and quality problems are recognized for timely intervention and resolution
o Information for progress billing purposes is submitted correctly and on time
o 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 practic...