Construction Project Lead: On Budget & Schedule

Kent Companies; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Kent Companies seeks a project manager to lead the setup and completion of projects within budget, schedule, and safety standards. You will work with the operations team to overcome obstacles, align field teams, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include contract review, financial management, risk mitigation, and cost control. Strong communication with clients and internal teams is essential, as is ensuring timely AR billings and adherence to budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, construction science, or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• 5-8 years’ experience in construction management, including estimating, project scheduling and control, and management of field personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, and technical specifications; perform quantity take-offs and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct project activities with Directors and Superintendents.
• Review contracts and ensure adherence to policies and contract terms.
• Manage financials with contract administrator to protect company interests and maintain client relationships.
• Establish objectives, procedures, and standards within policy and contract specs; discuss procedures with leadership team.
• Interface with clients to manage changes, issues, or disputes.
• Monitor and control projects to ensure schedule and budget adherence.
• Generate change order requests and approve invoices for suppliers and subs.
• Assist in creating POs and scopes of work; mitigate risks with leadership.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/construction management/related field

Job description

Kent Companies seeks a project manager to lead the setup and completion of projects within budget, schedule, and safety standards. You will work with the operations team to overcome obstacles, align field teams, and ensure customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include contract review, financial management, risk mitigation, and cost control. Strong communication with clients and internal teams is essential, as is ensuring timely AR billings and adherence to budgets.