Junior Project Manager - Industrial EPC & Data Center Construction

Vogrinc Search Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support large-scale construction projects, primarily in data centers, with exposure to chemical, petrochemical sectors. The role involves assisting with planning, scheduling, change requests, and coordinating with clients and subcontractors to keep projects on track and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of direct experience, a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong computer skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of direct experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Strong computer skills and quick to learn new systems.
• Excellent communication, organization and leadership abilities.
• Proficient in reading drawings and specifications.
• Familiar with billing/collections processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in estimating project scope and costs.
• Manage expectations and execution of subcontractors.
• Maintain project documentation and records.
• Track project expenses and budget.
• Prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Communicate with clients and subcontractors.
• Participate in coordination meetings with owners, contractors, architects and engineers.
• Research change requests to resolve design issues for approval.
• Suggest solutions to design document problems, including conflicts and errors.
• Monitor field/contract work for compliance with standards and codes.
• Assist with submittals and RFI processes.
• Assist in early billing and tracking.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Computer skills

Communication

Scheduling

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Reading drawings

Estimating

Billing

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 engineer 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 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

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