Director of Project Management

HarborFab; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor Fab in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Director of Project Management to oversee construction projects from planning through execution, ensuring on-time delivery, profitability and client satisfaction.

You will lead the PM team, coordinate with vendors and subcontractors, manage budgets and schedules, and enforce contract terms while fostering strong relationships across the organization. Occasional travel up to 15% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading PM teams on construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, scheduling and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the PM team to maximize performance.
• Oversee design and pre-construction activities and ensure cost/schedule alignment.
• Direct project execution, vendor/subcontractor management and change control.
• Maintain client communications and deliver weekly status updates.
• Monitor costs, manage purchase orders, and ensure proper invoicing and cash flow.

Skills

Team management

Project management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Harbor Fab HQ Office – Fort Worth, TX 76179

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Management

General Purpose

The Director of Project Management will oversee the daily management, coordination and successful completion of construction projects to meet time and cost objectives with respect to contract administration, budgetary considerations, and scheduling. The Director of Project Management is responsible for the profitability and client satisfaction of all projects and for managing and developing the PM team.

Responsibilities

• Team Management and Development:
  • Support and communicate with the PM team so they perform to the best of their abilities and continue to grow as professionals
  • Oversee day-to-day operation
  • Assign team member responsibilities as needed
  • Conduct performance reviews
  • Delegate tasks and set deadlines as needed
  • Discover training needs and provide coaching
• Design/Pre‑Construction:
  • Lead turnover effort from estimating/sales
  • Develop and apply value engineering and other cost and schedule improvements
  • Ensure proper job set up and contract details match estimate
  • Ensure client contract negotiated and executed
• Project Execution:
  • Identify required vendors, develop purchase orders and change orders in compliance with corporate policies and procedures; manage quality and timely delivery
  • Identify subcontractors, issue subcontracts, review invoices and change‑order requests, and manage progress reports
  • Track and maintain key contract performance dates and notices
  • Maintain electronic and hard‑copy project files and organize project folder on company server
  • Populate receivables portion of 13‑week report, bi‑weekly
• Communication:
  • Maintain constant and consistent dialogue with the client to ensure all client needs are being met
  • Plan and lead internal kickoff meetings that may include representatives from sister sub‑contracts within Junction Industries and external vendors
  • Report weekly to Harbor Fab President and clients on project status
• Project Costs:
  • Monitor project costs against budget
  • Perform final review of internal items including weekly estimate versus actual report, project cost calculations, WIP, open PO reports, and ETV
  • Ensure that all POs, sub‑contracts, change orders, bills, shipping tickets, and credit card receipts are expeditiously provided to the accounting department in accordance with corporate policies
  • Develop schedule of values for customer progress invoicing to ensure positive cash flow for project
  • Estimate and quote change orders
• Other duties may be assigned to meet division objectives

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of steel and equipment manufacturing
• Knowledge of all aspects of construction process, procurement, project costs, forecasting, estimating, scheduling, and close‑out
• Proficient at reading and understanding drawings and contract documents
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to present strategies, plans, findings, and results in individual and group settings
• Ability to effectively develop and manage internal and external relationships
• Computer literate with Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project
• College degree in Construction Management/Engineering or equivalent job experience

Travel

15% occasional travel to Harbor Fab shops in Cleburne, Texas; Winnsboro, Texas; Benton, Arkansas; or any future shops and customer job sites as needed.

Other Information

Upon job offer or promotion, candidate must pass a drug and/or alcohol test.

Job Type

Full‑time, Exempt, Bi‑weekly Payroll