Junior Project Manager - Industrial EPC & Data Center Construction

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrette Workforce Solutions, LLC is seeking a Junior Project Manager to support large-scale construction projects, primarily data center-focused, with travel to client sites. This 100% onsite role requires coordinating with project managers, subcontractors and clients to keep projects on time and on budget.

You will assist with estimating, planning, change requests, reporting, and documentation. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to read drawings

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating construction projects and managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders including clients and subcontractors.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and understand project scope.
• Familiarity with budgeting, cost tracking and billing processes.
• Proactive problem-solving and change management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in estimating project scope and costs.
• Manage project expectations and execution of subcontractors.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Track project expenses and budget.
• Prepare progress and status reports.
• Communicate with clients and subcontractors.
• Attend and participate in project coordination meetings.
• Research and prepare change requests to resolve design issues.
• Research and recommend solutions to design document problems.
• Monitor field/contract work for compliance with standards and codes.
• Assist with submittal and RFI processes.
• Assist in early completion and tracking of billing.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Budget tracking

Scheduling

Conflict resolution

Reading drawings & specs

Billing & collections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

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