Construction Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution - Houston, TX

MissionHires; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MissionHires is seeking a Construction Project Manager to oversee Transmission & Distribution projects in Houston, TX. In this role, you will manage construction activities from pre-construction through to closeout, ensuring project safety, quality, and cost control.

The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of construction management experience and a related degree. This position involves significant travel, potentially up to 100%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a construction-related field.
• 7+ years of relevant construction project management experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities from pre–construction through closeout.
• Manage project safety, quality, schedule, cost, and contracts.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Construction project management

Safety audits

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Management, Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

MissionHires is partnering with a leading utility EPC to hire a Construction Project Manager for Transmission & Distribution (T&D) projects in Houston, TX. This role oversees field execution from pre‑construction through commissioning and warranty, driving safety, quality, schedule, cost, contracts, and stakeholder management across single or multiple EPC/CM projects.

Salary: $120k–$160k. Travel: up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day construction activities across EPC/CM/T&D projects from pre‑construction through closeout and warranty
• Promote and manage project Safety & Health performance for staff and subcontractors; conduct safety audits
• Plan, schedule, estimate, and control costs; establish critical project objectives and work breakdown structures
• Develop and manage client relationships; serve as primary interface for proposals and project matters
• Participate in internal/external risk reviews; coordinate with Legal as needed
• Negotiate prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and manage contract administration
• Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan including construction, QA, Safety & Health, subcontracting, staffing, and procurement
• Build construction staffing plans; train, mentor, and coordinate multidisciplinary and field teams
• Oversee site layout, mobilization/demobilization planning and execution
• Secure and verify all applicable project permits and compliance requirements
• Lead downstream RFP/bid process: bidder development, prequalification, scope development, evaluation, award, and selection
• Review/approve internal and external reporting: budgets, cash flow forecasts, status updates; present to PM/Program Manager and executives
• Coordinate with engineering to align deliverables with schedule and project requirements
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change management, documentation, claims mitigation, and contract closeout
• Oversee invoicing for prime, subcontractor, and client contractor billings
• Coordinate commissioning and startup with client, suppliers, and internal teams
• Implement and audit project documentation standards and retention
• Ensure insurance, taxes/duties, licensure, and bonding requirements are confirmed for all parties
• Conduct project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits/assessments; manage non‑conformance reporting
• Set up and close out projects; track field progress; manage schedule, earned value, and cost metrics
• Oversee materials receiving, inventory control, storage, and logistics
• Verify subcontractor and client contractor compliance with contracts, safety, quality, and schedule
• Manage turnover documentation, warranty administration, and recordkeeping
• Engage with governmental, industry, and public stakeholders on project‑related matters
• Mentor interns, coordinators, craft supervision, and assistant PMs; provide performance feedback
• Manage community and building trades relationships; implement project labor agreements where required
• Onboard craft/field supervision; maintain accurate craft classifications and progression records
• Manage composite crew rates, labor burdens, install unit rates, staffing, and equipment inventories
• Drive craft competency, training, advancement, and productivity improvements
• Comply with company policies, standards, and travel requirements; may be assigned to project sites

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent applicable experience
• 7+ years of relevant construction project management experience (utility T&D or similar EPC/CM preferred)
• Proven experience managing safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and contracts on active construction sites
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
• Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage large workloads and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment across multiple concurrent projects
• Experience on construction project sites or program management in sectors such as aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transportation, transmission & distribution, or water (preferred)
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 100% and work on project sites as required
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• Commitment to EEO; Disabled/Veterans encouraged to apply