Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

# Senior Project ManagerNational Construction GroupHouston, TX, USA $110 - $140 per hour Posted 2 days ago## About the RoleThere's a $120M mixed-use development breaking ground in Houston, and it needs someone who can run it like clockwork. This nationally recognised construction group is looking for a Senior Project Manager who owns outcomes - not just schedules. From the first subcontractor kickoff to the final punch list walkthrough, you'll have full authority over how this project gets delivered. That means managing a site team of 50+, holding subcontractors accountable, keeping the client informed, and making the tough calls when scope, budget, and timeline collide. The VP of Operations has a seat at the table for you if you can prove you deliver large-scale projects that finish on time, under budget, and incident-free.## Responsibilities* Take full ownership of project delivery - scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety - for a commercial development valued at $50M - $150M* Build and lead the on-site project team, setting expectations, running weekly coordination meetings, and resolving conflicts between trades* Develop the master project schedule, identify every critical path constraint, and intervene early when slippage threatens milestones* Handle subcontractor procurement end to end: prequalification, bid evaluation, contract award, and performance management throughout the build* Run monthly client progress meetings with polished reports covering earned value, schedule variance, cash flow, and open risks* Enforce the company's zero-incident safety culture - conduct safety walks, chair incident reviews, and hold every team member accountable* Drive project closeout with rigour: systematic punch lists, commissioning verification, warranty handover, and final cost reconciliation* Feed lessons learned and constructability insights back into pre-construction and estimating to sharpen future project pursuits## Requirements* A decade-plus track record managing commercial, mixed-use, or industrial construction projects from mobilisation through closeout* PMP certification is required - LEED AP or DBIA credentials will strengthen your candidacy* Demonstrated P&L ownership on projects valued at $50M or above, with verifiable budget performance outcomes* Command of Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for schedule development and BIM coordination platforms for clash detection workflows* Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations, local building codes, and permitting processes across Texas and the broader Southern US* The leadership presence to manage site teams of 50+ - superintendents, project engineers, safety officers, and trade partners all look to you* Contract savvy: you've negotiated and managed GMP, lump-sum, and design-build agreements and know where the commercial risks hide* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture #J-18808-Ljbffr