Industrial Project Manager- per diem offered!

Talent Edge Recruiting; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Car allowance

Benefits

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major 10-year construction program in Abilene, TX. The role requires full ownership of planning, scheduling, cost control, and field execution with coordination across civil, electrical, and mechanical teams.

Must have 7+ years of PM experience in commercial/industrial construction, be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future, and proficient with Primavera P6 and Procore.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience with true ownership.
• Experience in commercial/industrial construction and large programs.
• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day project execution from planning to delivery.
• Coordinate permits, utility interfaces, and scheduling milestones.
• Manage subcontractors and field coordination across trades.
• Create RFIs and change orders; monitor costs and progress.
• Provide forecasts, variance reporting, and invoice reviews.
• Use Primavera P6 and Procore for project controls.

Skills

Project ownership

Schedule management

Cost management

Client coordination

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Job description

Location: Abilene, TX Schedule: Monday–Saturday Project Duration: 10-Year Program Compensation: $120,000–$130,000 Base Salary + $175/Day Per Diem (approx. $50,000/year) + $1,200/Month Car Allowance + Benefits + PTO + Paid Holidays

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading commercial/industrial construction firm, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of a major 10-year construction program based in Abilene, TX. This is a long-term, high-impact role for a construction professional who thrives on full project ownership — from planning and scheduling through cost control and field execution.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and engineering documents.
• Coordinate permits, approvals, and utility/interface requirements, including underground utility locates with municipalities/agencies.
• Establish and maintain the project schedule, key milestones, and progress tracking.
• Attend project meetings; identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Support the Superintendent with daily construction activities and coordinate civil, electrical, and mechanical teams.
• Manage subcontractor performance and interface coordination.
• Ensure material/equipment deliveries align with schedule and verify proper work sequencing.
• Create and submit RFIs and change orders; monitor costs, budget impacts, and progress billings.
• Provide forecasts, variance reporting, and review/approve contractor and vendor invoices.
• Own day-to-day project execution and accountability for scope, schedule, cost, quality, coordination, and delivery.
• Work closely with the Superintendent and field leadership on daily progress, manpower, production, and field issues.
• Coordinate across field operations, Scheduling, Cost Controls, Procurement, and Accounting/Finance.
• Manage changing priorities in a fast-paced client environment and maintain communication across field, internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Use schedule, cost, and field data to identify problems early and drive corrective action.
• Primavera P6 and Procore softwares will be used

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant Project Management experience with true project ownership (not solely APM/project support experience).
• Open to Project Manager or Senior Project Manager title, depending on experience and compensation alignment.
• Strong skills in full project execution/ownership, schedule and cost management, field coordination, scope management, procurement, reporting, risk/issue management, and construction/client communication.
• MUST be able to accept employement in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Texas candidates highly preferred, no relocation only per diem offered

Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.