Sr. Project Manager - Power Generation

JR Merit was founded in 1997 on the belief that “merit”—the quality of being good and worthy—was something worth working for. Today, we are recognized as one of the highest-value industrial and mechanical construction contractors in the marketplace for complex infrastructure and critical plant processes. We take pride in being a union shop with a passion for surpassing client expectations.

Our Power Generation Division is dedicated to maximizing the performance and longevity of our clients’ most valuable energy assets. With deep expertise across all aspects of power generation, including turbines and generators, we deliver tailored solutions that keep facilities running at peak efficiency. From new equipment procurement and installation to complex refurbishments, rebuilds, and commissioning, we specialize in hydropower and other demanding systems where reliability is critical.

Whether planned upgrades or rapid emergency repairs, we respond 24/7 to minimize downtime and restore operations quickly. If you're passionate about solving tough technical challenges and making a measurable impact in the energy sector, join us and help deliver the energy that keeps everything moving.

As a Sr. Project Manager at JR Merit, Inc., you will be responsible for managing the overall project direction, completion, and financial outcome and administering both the owner and subcontractor relationships. You are skilled in client acquisition and services, managing teams, executing tasks, and mentoring onsite staff and field personnel, and you possess business management acumen, leadership, and technical skills to assure client goals are surpassed.

• You have experience in the market sectors that JR Merit, Inc. services (specifically federal/Army Corp of Engineers, wastewater management, water resources, and heavy civil/structural).
• You regularly interface with client owner(s), architects, engineers, and other contractors to develop projects, costs, and schedules.
• You effectively lead, evaluate, and mentor field personnel and field supervisors.
• You can create project proposal packages supported by detailed self‑generated conceptual and final estimates.
• You are self‑motivated to seek clients and projects that can benefit from JR Merit, Inc.’s craftsmanship, enthusiasm, and capabilities.

• 10-15+ years of project experience in industrial, mechanical, or heavy civil construction with extensive experience in managing teams of project managers, project engineers, and field supervisors.
• Working in the industrial construction sector (not commercial, residential)
• A Bachelors Degree in Construction, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  Equivalent technical experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• A positive, “can‑do” attitude, a strong drive to “make it happen”, top‑notch professionalism, and the desire to be a lifelong learner and advance as opportunities are presented.

• Experience managing construction projects of $5M+.
• Experience in construction market sectors such as Hydro Power, Industrial Manufacturing, Hi‑Tech, Mechanical and Process Piping.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of safety/environmental regulations and best practices.
• Proficient in systems including Microsoft Office suite, Microsoft Project, P6, B2W (or equivalent estimating software), Procore, and Viewpoint.
• Ability to perform and teach detailed estimating and takeoffs for project change management.

• This position is based out of our corporate office in Vancouver, WA
  . Frequent travel or temporary relocation may be required to support JR Merit’s projects.
• This role requires the ability to utilize, maintain, and wear all PPE as required by JR Merit, the client, and any other applicable regulatory agency or management directive.
• At times, work may be performed at a jobsite where additional training, certifications, or clearances may be needed to comply with jobsite requirements.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Must possess a valid driver’s…