Construction Project Manager

Location: Houston, TX
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join their growing team in Houston, Texas. This position plays a critical role in the successful execution of complex Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects by overseeing construction activities from pre-construction planning through project completion and warranty.

The ideal candidate is a proven construction leader with extensive experience managing project safety, quality, schedules, budgets, subcontractors, field personnel, and client relationships. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-profile projects across multiple industries while working with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of one or multiple construction projects simultaneously.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, and cost development.
• Establish project objectives and monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as a primary point of contact during project execution.
• Support proposal development and participate in project-related client meetings.
• Lead contract negotiations, subcontract administration, and change order management.
• Participate in project risk assessments and collaborate with legal teams as needed.
• Implement project execution plans, including construction, quality assurance, safety, procurement, staffing, and subcontracting strategies.
• Develop staffing plans and coordinate project resources across multiple disciplines.
• Oversee site mobilization, demobilization, logistics, and site layout planning.
• Verify all required permits and regulatory approvals are obtained.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, bid evaluations, contractor prequalification, and contract awards.
• Review project budgets, cash flow forecasts, financial reports, and project status updates for executive leadership.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables to align with construction schedules.
• Oversee Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, contract administration, claims mitigation, and project documentation.
• Manage project invoicing and payment processes for owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Coordinate commissioning and startup activities with clients and suppliers.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure accurate project records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Verify compliance with insurance, licensing, bonding, tax, and contractual requirements.
• Conduct project safety, quality, financial, and progress audits.
• Lead non-conformance reporting and corrective action processes.
• Manage project scheduling, work breakdown structures, cost reporting, and progress tracking.
• Oversee material receiving, inventory management, storage, and transportation activities.
• Review field reports and ensure subcontractor compliance with contract requirements.
• Direct project turnover, warranty administration, closeout documentation, and record retention.
• Communicate effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, industry partners, and public stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local labor organizations and building trades.
• Manage labor planning, staffing, productivity, craft classifications, labor costs, and equipment utilization.
• Monitor earned value, schedule performance, change management, and cost metrics.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers, Construction Coordinators, field supervision, interns, and project staff.
• Provide performance feedback and assist in the professional development of project team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of construction project management experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience managing EPC, construction management, or large industrial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, estimating, budgeting, cost control, contract administration, and project execution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using project management, scheduling, document control, and cost management software is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to meet company driving requirements.