Commercial Construction Manager | Houston, TX

Michael Page; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to $150,000-$160,000

Performance-based bonus

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Vehicle allowance assistance

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee major development projects from preconstruction through to completion. You will partner with development, design, and construction teams to deliver on time and on budget.

The role requires 5–10+ years of project management or construction management experience, with a track record of successful ground-up delivery across commercial, industrial, and mixed-use sectors. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM, Engineering, Building Construction, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of PM/CM experience delivering large-scale ground-up projects.
• Proven success delivering large-scale ground-up construction projects.
• Experience across commercial, industrial, mixed-use, multifamily, retail, life science sectors.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, contract administration knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with executives and stakeholders.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground-up construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Manage budgets, schedules, quality standards, and overall project execution.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Evaluate project risks and implement strategies to ensure delivery.
• Monitor construction progress and align with development objectives.
• Review contract documents and specifications for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Construction software

Job description

• Lead high-profile developments that shape entire communities
• Gain exposure to owners, investors, and executive leadership

• Lead high-profile developments that shape entire communities
• Gain exposure to owners, investors, and executive leadership

About Our Client

Our client is an established real estate development, investment, and management company with decades of success delivering large-scale projects across commercial, industrial, mixed-use, multifamily, and land development sectors. Known for its entrepreneurial culture and long-term approach to ownership, the organization provides employees with direct exposure to senior leadership, significant responsibility, and the opportunity to influence projects from conception through operation.

Job Description

The Construction Manager will be responsible for overseeing the planning and execution of major development projects while partnering closely with development, design, and construction teams.

• Lead ground-up construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Manage budgets, schedules, quality standards, and overall project execution.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Evaluate project risks and implement strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Monitor construction progress and maintain alignment with development objectives.
• Review contract documents, project plans, and technical specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide regular project updates to senior leadership and support strategic decision-making.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

For The Construction Manager We Are Seeking

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Construction, or a related field.
• 5-10+ years of Project Management or Construction Management experience.
• Proven success delivering large-scale ground-up construction projects.
• Experience within commercial, industrial, mixed-use, multifamily, retail, life science, or related development sectors.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Excellent technical proficiency and construction software capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with executives, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Highly organized, solutions-oriented professional capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

• Base salary up to $150,000-$160,000
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off package
• Potential vehicle allowance assistance