Junior Project Manager

Key People; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Key People in Houston is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support the Project Manager across a growing portfolio of large-scale construction projects, primarily within the data center sector. The role involves coordinating schedules, budgets, and reporting, with onsite client projects and 100% onsite travel as needed.

The Junior Project Manager will assist with estimating scope, managing subcontractors, maintaining documentation, and generating reports to keep projects on track and within

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of direct experience in project management or construction.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong computer skills and quick to learn new systems.
• Commitment to continuous improvement of communication, organization and leadership.
• Effective scheduling and delegation to meet deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or combination of experience and/or education.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Familiar with computer-based estimating.
• Knowledge of billing and collections.

Responsibilities

• Assist in estimating project scope and costs.
• Manage expectations and execution of subcontractors.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Track expenses and budget; prepare reports.
• Communicate with clients and subcontractors.
• Attend coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as requested.
• Prepare change requests to resolve design issues.
• Research and propose solutions to design document problems.
• Monitor field work to ensure compliance with standards and codes.
• Assist with submittal and RFI processes.
• Assist in early completion and tracking of billing.

Skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Computer skills

Communication skills

Organization

Scheduling & delegation

Conflict resolution

Reading drawings

Billing knowledge

Estimating familiarity

Education

Bachelors degree in related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

About this Role

This is a remote travel role 100% onsite at client projects. Overtime eligible. Per diem provided.

The Junior Project Manager supports the Project Manager to support a growing portfolio of large-scale construction projects, primarily within the rapidly expanding data center market. Additional projects span the chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, and other heavy industrial sectors. The Junior Project Manager will assist overseeing and coordinating various aspects of a project, such as change requests, project planning and scheduling, monitoring project progress, communicating with stakeholders, coordinating with team members and subcontractors, tracking project expenses, and ensuring that the project stays on track and within budget. The Junior Product Manager may also be responsible for preparing reports and assisting in resolving any project-related issues that arise during the course of the project. Ultimately, the Junior Project Manager plays a key role in helping to ensure that the
project is completed successfully and meets its objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in estimating project scope and costs
• Manage project expectations and execution of subcontractors
• Maintaining project documentation
• Tracking project expenses and budgetPreparing reports
• Communicate with clients and subcontractors
• Attend and actively participate in project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as requested or
  required.
• Research and preparation of change requests to resolve design issues for approval
• Research and recommend solutions to design document problems, including conflicts, interferences, and errors/omissions
• Monitor field work and/or contract work to ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, specifications, and codes
• Assist with the submittal and RFI processes
• Assist in the early completion and tracking of billing

What You’ll Bring

• 2-5 years of direct experience
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong computer skills and quick to learn new systems
• Commitment to continuous improvement of communication, organization and leadership skills
• Effective scheduling and delegation to accomplish tasks on time
• Tactful conflict resolution and problem solving abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, etc.), or combination of experience and/or education.
• A good understanding of how to read drawings and specifications
• Familiar with computer-based estimating
• Knowledge of billing and collections