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Company: Barton Malow

Job Location: Spring Hill, TN

Position: Project Manager (Self-Perform/Automotive)

REQ ID: 12315

POSITION SUMMARY

Barton Malow Company is seeking a Project Manager (Self-Perform) to join our team supporting an automotive project based in Spring Hill, TN. This role is focused on leading Barton Malow's self-performed scopes of work, ensuring safe, high-quality, and productive execution in the field while maintaining alignment with project budget, schedule, and contractual requirements.

The Project Manager (Self-Perform) will spend the majority of their time on-site and will be directly responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing Barton Malow craft personnel, field supervision, and resources. This position requires strong leadership, technical construction knowledge, and a proactive commitment to safety and quality.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage Barton Malow's self-performed construction activities, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project quality standards.
• Ensure all self-perform work is installed, inspected, and documented in compliance with project specifications, drawings, and quality requirements.
• Enforce compliance with all client, company, and regulatory safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the daily activities of Barton Malow craft labor, field supervision, and support staff on assigned projects.
• Develop and manage self-perform work plans, including manpower loading, equipment needs, productivity tracking, and sequencing.
• Support and assist with internal estimating efforts for self-perform scopes, including labor, equipment, and material forecasting.
• Manage and assist with project budgets related to self-perform work, including cost tracking, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate procurement and ensure timely delivery of materials, tools, and equipment required for self-performed work.
• Support project controls, scheduling, and reporting requirements related to self-perform activities.
• Coordinate and review submittals and verify compliance with project design for self-perform scopes.
• Support weekly and monthly project reporting, including progress updates, cost reporting, and manpower reporting.
• Assist in the preparation and review of technical plans, work packages, method statements, and construction documentation.
• Support compilation of turnover documentation, including as-builts, O&M manuals, and closeout requirements for self-performed work.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and development to field supervisors, foremen, and craft personnel.
• Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure expectations are met and contractual requirements are satisfied.
• Support and participate in company-sponsored initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, with relevant structural, industrial, or automotive project experience.
• 8-10 years of relevant construction experience, with direct experience managing self-performed work.
• Proven experience leading field teams, craft labor, and construction supervision.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, productivity tracking, and field execution.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a project team.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred.
• Proactive, positive attitude with a strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Willingness to travel as required, with the expectation of spending the majority of time on-site.

Barton Malow is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.