Construction Project Manager

Amicus Talent Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amicus Talent Group in Houston is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead K-12 construction projects for a well-established General Contractor. The role requires ownership of delivery from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with owners, architects, subcontractors and district officials to ensure projects meet scope, schedule and budget.

You will drive planning, budgeting and risk management, while maintaining strong client relationships and a focus on safety and quality across

Qualifications

• Proven PM experience with a General Contractor
• K-12 / school construction experience is essential
• Ground-up construction, renovations and occupied-campus projects
• Experience managing subcontractors, budgets and schedules
• Strong knowledge of RFIs, submittals and change orders
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Houston market experience is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Manage K-12 construction projects from preconstruction through completion
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting and cost control
• Manage subcontractor procurement, buyout and contract administration
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders and project documentation
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts and financial performance
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents and field teams
• Maintain relationships with school districts, owners, architects and consultants
• Lead project meetings and provide progress updates
• Identify and resolve project risks and commercial issues
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety and contractual requirements
• Manage project closeout, punch lists and final documentation

Skills

Project management

Client facing

Communication

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelors in a relevant field

Tools

RFIs & submittals management

Job description

The Opportunity

We are supporting an established General Contractor in Houston with the appointment of an experienced Project Manager to lead K-12 construction projects across the Houston market.

This is a great opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong General Contractor background and proven experience delivering K-12 / education construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of project delivery, working closely with owners, architects, subcontractors and internal project teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage K-12 construction projects from preconstruction through completion
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting and cost control
• Manage subcontractor procurement, buyout and contract administration
• Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders and project documentation
• Monitor project budgets, forecasts and financial performance
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents and field teams
• Maintain strong relationships with school districts, owners, architects and consultants
• Lead project meetings and provide regular progress updates
• Identify and resolve project risks, delays and commercial issues
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety and contractual requirements
• Manage project closeout, punch lists and final documentation

Required Experience

• Proven experience as a Project Manager with a General Contractor
• K-12 / school construction experience is essential
• Strong understanding of ground-up construction, renovations and occupied-campus projects
• Experience managing subcontractors, project budgets and schedules
• Strong knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders and project controls
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced project environment
• Houston market experience is highly desirable

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Strong pipeline of K-12 projects across the Houston market
• Opportunity to join an established and growing General Contractor
• Long-term career progression within the business
• Stable local project pipeline

If you have a strong GC background and have successfully delivered K-12 construction projects, we'd be keen to speak with you.