Construction Manager

Culbertson Resources Inc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Culbertson Resources Inc in Houston, TX is seeking a Construction Manager / Field Service Project Manager to oversee large-scale electrical field service projects from kickoff through commissioning and closeout.

You will coordinate manpower, subcontractors, materials, and schedules, lead meetings, track budgets and KPIs, ensure safety and contractual compliance, and maintain strong client relationships while supporting cross-functional teams in a hybrid office/field role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in electrical, industrial, utility, construction, or EPC environments.
• Experience managing field-based electrical or power system projects / working with substations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and project execution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through all phases including planning, execution, testing, commissioning, and closeout.
• Coordinate manpower, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and project schedules.
• Lead project meetings and communicate updates, risks, delays, and action plans to stakeholders.
• Track project budgets, costs, change orders, forecasts, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, engineering, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor project progress, KPIs, schedules, and documentation.
• Support field teams with technical coordination and operational planning.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

The Construction Manager / Field Service Project Manager is responsible for managing large-scale electrical field service projects from kickoff through commissioning and closeout. This role oversees project planning, execution, safety, budgeting, scheduling, and customer communication to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual requirements.

The Construction / Field Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between customers, operations, engineering, subcontractors, and internal teams while driving project performance and customer satisfaction.

• Manage projects through all phases including planning, execution, testing, commissioning, and closeout
• Coordinate manpower, subcontractors, materials, equipment, and project schedules
• Lead project meetings and communicate updates, risks, delays, and action plans to stakeholders
• Track project budgets, costs, change orders, forecasts, and profitability
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, engineering, and contractual requirements
• Monitor project progress, KPIs, schedules, and documentation
• Support field teams with technical coordination and operational planning
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Support continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in electrical, industrial, utility, construction, or EPC environments
• Experience managing field-based electrical or power system projects / working with substations
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Project Management, or related field preferred
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Strong knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and project execution
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification and/or PE license
• Experience with substations, transmission systems, high-voltage equipment, testing and maintenance services, or industrial power projects
• Experience in oil & gas, utility, industrial, or construction environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects in fast-paced environments
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Customer-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
• Hybrid office and field-based role
• Regular travel to project sites required
• Industrial and construction work environments expected