Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Project Manager

Commercial Construction Operations

Location: Richardson, TX (Office-Based)
Travel: Occasional travel to project sites as needed (max 30% of time)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80,000–$100,000 annually + Performance Bonus

Build More Than Projects. Help Build the Future of USA Renovations.

USA Renovations is a nationwide commercial specialty contractor serving some of the country's largest retail brands. We specialize in ceiling cleaning, exposed structure cleaning, high dusting, interior painting, pressure washing, and specialty facility services performed during active retail remodels across the United States.

We're entering an exciting new chapter.

Over the past year, our leadership team has been intentionally redesigning how we operate—from our organizational structure and technology platforms to our project delivery processes and operational standards. We're building a high-performing leadership team focused on creating one of the most efficient and process-driven specialty contractors in our industry.

This isn't an opportunity to simply inherit an existing system.

It's an opportunity to help build it.

We're looking for someone who wants to influence operational strategy, improve processes, drive accountability, and become a key member of our leadership team as we continue to grow.

If you're looking for a position where your ideas matter and your decisions directly impact the success of the business, we'd love to talk.

Position Summary

The Operations Project Manager is responsible for the complete operational and financial execution of commercial construction projects from project kickoff through final completion.

This position owns the strategy, planning, scheduling, execution, and financial performance of every assigned project.

You'll develop labor strategies, allocate crews, build production schedules, monitor budgets, protect gross profit margins, and proactively solve operational challenges before they impact project performance.

Success in this role requires balancing customer expectations, field operations, labor efficiency, scheduling, and financial performance simultaneously.

Every operational decision should improve project execution while protecting profitability.

This is not simply a scheduling position—it is a leadership role responsible for delivering projects safely, on time, on budget, and at or above targeted gross profit margins.

Primary Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Own the financial performance of assigned projects from award through closeout
• Develop labor strategies that maximize efficiency while protecting profitability
• Monitor budgets, labor costs, lodging, travel, equipment, subcontractor expenses, and production costs
• Forecast project financial performance throughout execution
• Identify financial risks early and implement corrective action
• Collaborate on change order strategy and cost recovery opportunities
• Drive projects to meet or exceed targeted gross profit margins

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain master project schedules
• Coordinate project start dates with customers and field operations
• Forecast manpower requirements weeks in advance
• Balance labor resources across multiple active projects
• Continuously optimize schedules as project conditions change

Crew & Resource Management

• Assign crews based on skill set, certifications, availability, and project requirements
• Maximize crew utilization while minimizing idle time
• Coordinate travel logistics and project mobilizations
• Ensure field teams have the resources necessary for successful execution

Project Execution

• Monitor production across multiple active projects
• Remove operational obstacles before they impact production
• Coordinate with Project Coordinators, Field Operations Coordinators, customers, subcontractors, and leadership
• Ensure projects remain aligned with schedules, budgets, quality expectations, and customer commitments

Operational Leadership

• Lead production planning meetings
• Review field reports and production metrics
• Analyze project performance and operational trends
• Escalate issues before they become delays or cost overruns
• Continuously improve processes and execution standards

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance in this role is measured through objective operational and financial metrics, including:

• Gross Profit Margin by Project
• Budget vs. Actual Labor Cost
• Crew Utilization Rate
• Schedule Alignment Accuracy
• Job Start On-Time Rate
• Schedule Stability
• Labor Efficiency
• Idle Time Reduction
• Forecast Accuracy
• Change Order Capture
• Customer Satisfaction
• Overall Project Delivery Performance

What Success Looks Like

Within your first year, you'll be known for:

• Delivering projects that consistently meet or exceed targeted gross profit margins
• Building schedules that maximize labor efficiency and minimize downtime
• Keeping crews productive with very little idle time
• Anticipating problems before they impact customers or profitability
• Making confident operational decisions in a fast-moving environment
• Creating predictable execution across multiple concurrent projects
• Becoming a trusted operational leader within the organization
• Helping build scalable systems that support the future growth of USA Renovations

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects, field operations, production, or construction logistics
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets and financial performance
• Strong understanding of labor planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred

• Commercial renovation or retail construction experience
• Multi-site project management experience
• Experience using Procore or similar construction management software
• Experience leading traveling field crews
• Strong understanding of job costing, gross profit management, and operational analytics

The Ideal Candidate

You thrive when you're solving complex operational problems.

You're decisive, organized, financially minded, and naturally think several steps ahead.

You understand that successful project management is about much more than simply keeping a schedule—it's about making operational decisions that improve execution, strengthen customer relationships, and protect profitability.

You enjoy leading people, improving systems, and taking ownership of outcomes.

This Position May Not Be a Good Fit If You

• Struggle making timely decisions
• Become overwhelmed by constant change
• Prefer highly repetitive or predictable workdays
• Avoid accountability or difficult conversations
• Have difficulty balancing competing priorities
• Prefer to react to problems rather than anticipate them

Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000–$100,000 annual salary
• Performance bonus based on operational scorecard, including gross profit performance, labor efficiency, crew utilization, scheduling performance, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Company technology and software tools
• Long-term career advancement opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity

USA Renovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

USA Renovations is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable law.