Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Project Manager
Contract length:12 months
Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/wk)
Pay Rate: $43/hr
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid – Monday & Friday WFH; Tuesday–Thursday onsite)

Position Overview

The Associate Project Manager – Small Cell will provide direct support to multiple project managers. This role is responsible for managing project capital pass-through budgets, ensuring financials are completed accurately and on time, and maintaining compliance with customer contracts and company policies. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills, financial acumen, and the ability to collaborate across internal teams and customer stakeholders to drive results.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer contracts, scope of work, and project/financial timelines.

• Participate in customer deployment meetings as a subject matter expert (SME).

• Maintain accurate, reportable data in internal and customer systems.

• Track and report financial status against commitments, ensuring timely communication to stakeholders.

• Identify and resolve conflicts; escalate issues when appropriate.

• Manage risks, dependencies, scope changes, and work order adjustments in line with contractual practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project and financial objectives are met.

Expectations

• Customer Focused: Build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.

• Plans & Aligns: Plan and prioritize effectively to meet organizational commitments.

• Communicates Effectively: Deliver clear, tailored communications for different audiences.

• Ensures Accountability: Take ownership and hold others accountable to commitments.

• Drives Results: Consistently achieve objectives, even in challenging environments.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.

Experience & Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of project management experience.

• Experience managing project budgets or related financial responsibilities.

• Proficiency with MS Excel, including handling and organizing large datasets.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret and apply financial metrics.

• Ability to engage effectively with all organizational levels, including senior leadership.

• Strong cross-functional relationship-building skills.

• Customer-facing project management experience preferred.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Knowledge of public right-of-way project deployment a plus.