Junior Project Manager - Industrial EPC & Data Center Construction

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Overtime eligible

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support a growing portfolio of large-scale construction projects, including data center initiatives and heavy industrial sectors.

You will assist with scheduling, documentation, and coordination with clients and subcontractors. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of direct experience, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of direct experience in project management or related role.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Experience coordinating with subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Proactive communication and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in estimating project scope and costs.
• Manage project expectations and execution of subcontractors.
• Maintain project documentation and records.
• Track project expenses and budget; prepare reports.
• Communicate with clients and subcontractors.
• Attend and participate in project coordination meetings.
• Research and prepare change requests to resolve design issues.
• Identify and resolve design document conflicts and errors/omissions.
• Monitor field work for compliance with standards and codes.
• Assist with submittal and RFI processes.
• Support early billing and invoicing tasks.

Skills

Independent work

Strong computer skills

Communication

Leadership

Scheduling

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s 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