Project Manager

We have an outstanding career opportunity for aProject Managerto join a leading Company located in theHouston, TXsurrounding area. The Project Manager (PM) is the single-point owner of project execution from contract award through closeout. This role is accountable for safety, schedule, cost, quality, scope control, cash flow, and customer satisfaction. The PM must understand construction management fundamentals, purchasing and procurement, detailed cost controls and job costing, field productivity, and how to translate an estimate into a workable plan that a foreman can execute day-by-day . The PM coordinates internal teams and external partners to deliver work profitably and professionally. Responsibilities Core Accountabilities Deliver projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining required safety and quality standards. Own and control scope: execute what is contracted, document changes, and secure approvals before proceeding. Maintain real-time cost visibility through job costing, percent complete validation, and accurate forecasting. Drive proactive planning and clear communication with foremen, subcontractors, vendors, owners, and general contractors. Ensure timely billing, change order capture, and cash collections in partnership with accounting. Project Lifecycle Responsibilities Project Handoff & Startup Review contract documents in full: scope, drawings/specifications, alternates, clarifications, exclusions, schedule requirements, liquidated damages, and insurance/bonding. Participate in a formal internal handoff with estimating: review estimate assumptions, labor hour build-up , material takeoffs, major equipment, subcontractor scope, and risk items. Set up the job in the company's project controls system (job cost codes, budget, WBS, commitments, billing schedule, and project directory). Establish the project execution plan : key milestones, procurement plan , staffing plan , logistics plan , and communication cadence. Planning, Scheduling & Foreman Work Packaging Build and maintain a project schedule aligned to the prime contract and GC/owner milestones (e.g., MS Project/Primavera as applicable). Break the estimate into a deliverable-based work plan : phases, areas, systems, and trade packages. Convert the schedule into weekly and daily production plans with measurable quantities (feet of pipe, number of hangers, duct sections, device counts, terminations). Provide foremen with clear daily/weekly targets and constraint removal (materials available, permits, access, shutdown windows, inspections). Lead weekly look-ahead planning and constraint tracking; verify readiness before releasing work to the field. Field Coordination & Productivity Management Conduct regular site walks; understand actual progress, installation quality, and upcoming constraints. Perform or validate field takeoffs to confirm installed quantities and percent complete by cost code. Monitor labor productivity versus budgeted hours; identify variances early and implement recovery plans. Coordinate with foremen on manpower loading, overtime decisions, crew mix, and sequencing. Ensure daily reports capture progress, manpower, issues, and delays; use these reports to protect the company's position. Procurement, Purchasing & Subcontract Management Create a procurement log for all long-lead equipment and critical materials (lead times, submittal dates, release dates, delivery dates). Develop bid packages and scope narratives for subcontractors; solicit, evaluate, and level bids. Write and issue purchase orders/subcontracts with clear scope, schedule requirements, submittals, insurance, and payment terms. Track vendor and subcontractor performance: submittals, deliveries, manpower commitments, quality, and safety. Approve vendor invoices against commitments, receiving documentation, and percent complete; resolve discrepancies quickly. Submittals, RFIs & Document Control Create and maintain a submittal register; ensure submittals are complete, compliant, and on time. Coordinate review cycles with engineers/GC/owner; track status and drive timely approvals. Develop and manage RFIs: identify design conflicts early, propose solutions, and document responses. #J-18808-Ljbffr