Construction Project Manager - Mission Critical Facilities

Burns & McDonnell; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 155,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Fort Worth, Texas, responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of complex construction projects. You will manage all aspects of project execution, ensuring alignment with industry standards and client requirements.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 7 years of project management experience in construction. A strong focus on safety, quality, and client relationships is essential. Competitive compensation and extensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant project management experience in the construction industry required.
• Proven experience in managing large scale construction projects.
• Ability to handle fast-paced environments with multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex design-build projects from preconstruction through to commissioning.
• Oversee safety, quality, schedule, cost management, and client relationships.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project management software

Job description

Description

The Construction Project Manager leads the successful delivery of complex design-build, EPC, construction management, and program management projects from preconstruction through commissioning, turnover, and warranty. This role oversees all aspects of project execution, including safety, quality, schedule, cost management, procurement, contract administration, subcontractor and supplier performance, risk management, client relationships, field operations, and project closeout.

This manager will coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver highly technical facilities with an emphasis on reliability, resiliency, constructability, and operational performance. The role oversees the execution of critical project milestones—preconstruction planning, site development, equipment procurement, installation of electrical and mechanical infrastructure, commissioning, and operational readiness—while ensuring alignment with client requirements, industry standards, and project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the company’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, and promote and manage Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Oversee day‑to‑day construction activities and successfully execute one or more projects simultaneously.
• Provide direction in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
• Develop and manage client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposals and project‑related items.
• Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal as required.
• Negotiate prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Participate in the risk review process.
• Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, quality assurance, safety & health, subcontracting, staffing, organization, and procurement plans.
• Develop construction staffing plans, train project teams, coordinate activities across global practices, and facilitate efficient cost‑effective staff utilization.
• Oversee development of the project plan for site layout, mobilization, demobilization, and support implementation.
• Verify all applicable project permits are secured in accordance with requirements.
• Direct and oversee the downstream RFP and bid process and prepare detailed scope of work documents for subcontractor and client contracts.
• Review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports including budgeting, cash flow forecast, and status reports.
• Present reports to Project Manager, Program Manager, and executive management as required.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to establish development and distribution of engineering deliverables per schedule and requirements.
• Develop processes and manage downstream contract administration, including RFI’s, submittals, change management, contract closeout, documentation, and claims mitigation.
• Oversee invoicing processes for prime contract, subcontractor, and client contractor services.
• Coordinate and facilitate client, supplier, and company commissioning and startup teams as needed.
• Implement, audit, and oversee project documentation.
• Confirm project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements.
• Perform project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits and assessments as required.
• Oversee and participate in the project‑specific non-conformance reporting process.
• Facilitate project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set‑up and closeout, and field progress tracking specific to construction and program level activities.
• Develop and oversee materials receiving and management process, including inventory control, receipt of goods, storage, and transportation.
• Review contract documents with field staff to verify compliance of subcontractors and client contractors for safety, quality, and schedule.
• Direct project turnover documentation, warranty administration, closeout, and record‑keeping/retention processes and procedures.
• Support communication with governmental, industry, and public entities on project‑related matters.
• Review construction field reports.
• Provide mentorship and training to interns, coordinators, craft supervision, and assistant construction project managers.
• Provide performance feedback for each project team member as requested to their Department Managers.
• Manage community and building trades relationships.
• Develop and implement project labor agreements with building trades as required.
• Onboard craft/field supervision as required.
• Manage composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
• Manage labor burdens, craft classifications, benefits, and labor laws.
• Maintain accurate craft classifications and progression records.
• Uphold craft competency and training standards.
• Estimate, forecast, and manage craft install unit rates.
• Manage earned value, schedule, change management, and cost metrics.
• Mentor and foster craft training and identify advancement opportunities.
• Manage construction equipment inventory to ensure adequate resources for project completion.
• May be assigned to a project site based on project requirements.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 7 years of relevant project management experience in the construction industry required.
• Applicable experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).
• Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transportation, transmission & distribution, or water preferred.
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles required.
• Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.

Compensation

$155,000.00 – $230,000.00 per year.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package includes insurance, disability, time off, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Eligible employees also have access to a discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans.

Other Information

Location: US‑MO‑Kansas City; other locations: US‑TX‑Fort Worth, US‑OH‑Columbus.

Schedule: Full‑time. Travel: Yes, 50 % of the time.