Project Coordinator- Water/wastewater Construction

LVI Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee infrastructure projects in the Greater Houston area. You will lead projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safety, timeliness, and budget targets are met.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of heavy civil PM experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with construction management software and MS Office. This role focuses on public works and municipal projects in Texas.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PM experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience managing underground utility, water/wastewater, site development, roadway, drainage, or municipal infra projects.
• Strong scheduling, cost control, estimating, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple heavy civil projects from award through completion.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, forecasts, and production plans.
• Coordinate field ops with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and vendors.

Skills

PM leadership

Scheduling

Cost control

Reading drawings

Subcontractor management

Construction software

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CM/Civil Eng

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

A growing heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee infrastructure projects throughout the Greater Houston area. This role is ideal for a construction professional with a strong background in civil construction, utilities, site development, and public works projects who can successfully manage projects from preconstruction through closeout. The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, budgeting, scheduling, client communication, subcontractor coordination, and overall project execution while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple heavy civil construction projects from award through completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and production plans.
• Coordinate field operations with Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Monitor project costs, quantities, change orders, and overall financial performance.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, and project documents.
• Lead project meetings with owners, engineers, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contract administration, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Identify project risks and implement solutions to maintain schedule and budget goals.
• Prepare monthly reports, project updates, and progress forecasts for leadership.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Project Management experience within heavy civil construction.
• Experience managing underground utility, water/wastewater, site development, roadway, drainage, or municipal infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost control, estimating, and contract administration.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documents.
• Experience managing subcontractors and self-perform operations.
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Underground utilities and pipeline construction
• Concrete structures and civil site work
• Public-sector and municipal projects
• TxDOT, MUD, or local municipality projects