Construction Project Manager

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation LLC; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Kinley is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex infrastructure projects nationwide. You will oversee execution from startup through closeout, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure safety, on-time delivery, and quality.

The role requires proactive leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Travel 25–40% will be expected as projects proceed across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• High School Diploma required; additional training ideal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Coordinate with field personnel, subcontractors, and clients for successful execution.
• Prepare RFIs, submittals, purchase orders and project docs.
• Lead project meetings and report status to stakeholders.
• Manage procurement, subcontractor agreements, equipment, and material logistics.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and customer requirements.
• Identify risks and implement delays and cost mitigation strategies.
• Support estimating, preconstruction, and closeout activities.
• Build strong client relationships through excellent communication.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

HCSS

Unifier

Bluebeam

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing team. This role is responsible for leading complex projects from contract award through closeout, overseeing every phase of execution to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. As the primary liaison between clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams, the Project Manager will build strong partnerships, provide strategic leadership, and drive operational excellence while delivering exceptional results for our customers.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Coordinate with superintendents, field personnel, subcontractors, and clients to ensure successful project execution.
• Prepare and submit RFIs, submittals, purchase orders, and project documentation.
• Lead project meetings and communicate project status to high-level stakeholders.
• Manage procurement activities, subcontractor agreements, equipment, and material logistics.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies and customer requirements.
• Identify project risks and implement solutions to minimize delays and cost impacts.
• Support estimating, preconstruction, and project closeout activities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional communication and service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• High School Diploma - required; additional industry education or training is ideal.
• Servant-leader with 5+ years of Infrastructure Construction Project Management (i.e.: Industrial Plants, Railroad, Aviation Fueling Systems, etc.) including managing budgets and schedules.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, construction methods, project controls, contract administration, and cost management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, HCSS, Unifier, or similar platforms.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced highly demanding environment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and high level of emotional intelligence - must be able to quickly build rapport with employees, contractors, and vendors.
• Leadership skills with prior experience managing people and teams; work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading large, complex industrial construction projects.
• Experience managing projects within one or more of Kinley's core markets, including Railroad, Government, Aviation, Energy, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E), or Industrial Services.
• Experience with Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software.
• Experience mentoring Project Engineers or junior Project Managers.
• Proven ability to build long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for future work.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunities to work on critical energy infrastructure projects nationwide
• Strong team culture with opportunities for growth within Kinley's expanding Services Division

$120,000 - $140,000 a year

Plus annual bonus opportunity

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance Application Question(s):

Application Question(s):

• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background

Willingness to travel:

• 25%-40%