Junior Project Manager — Data Center & Industrial Construction

Top Dog Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting in the United States is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support a growing portfolio of large-scale construction projects, including data centers and heavy industrial sectors. You will assist with planning, scheduling, change requests, and coordination with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

The role emphasizes thorough documentation, cost tracking, and timely reporting, with overtime eligibility and per diem.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in estimating project scope and costs
• Manage project expectations and execution of subcontractors
• Maintaining project documentation
• Tracking project expenses and budget
• Preparing 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

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Strong computer skills

Learning agility

Effective scheduling

Communication

Conflict resolution

Reading drawings

Estimating

Billing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering, etc.)

Job description

Top Dog Recruiting in the United States is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support a growing portfolio of large-scale construction projects, including data centers and heavy industrial sectors. You will assist with planning, scheduling, change requests, and coordination with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

The role emphasizes thorough documentation, cost tracking, and timely reporting, with overtime eligibility and per diem.