Project Manager

Matrix Service Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Matrix Service Company is seeking a Project Manager to direct multiple field projects of moderate risk and complexity. The role involves coordinating crafts, managing budgets and schedules, and guiding junior PMs in policy adherence.

Travel to project sites is required, with per diem provided per company policy. The PM will ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction while pursuing new business opportunities in designated regions.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management; or combination of equivalent education and 10 years job-related experience if no degree
• 8+ years job-related experience, includes supervisory experience
• PMI Project Management Certification preferred
• Strong understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes and standards and their impact on project activities
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; good negotiation skills
• Strong knowledge of construction, design, finance and project management
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize performance
• Proven track record of bringing projects in on time, on schedule, within budget, and safely
• Ability to manage occasional heavy workloads with time sensitive deadlines, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting project objectives

Responsibilities

• Actively supports safety commitments and company core values
• Represents the company in client and project meetings
• Initiates and maintains liaison with clients to facilitate construction activities and resource planning
• Prepares or oversees complete project estimates with detailed review of specifications and drawings
• Plans, organises, and staffs field positions through department heads and project managers
• Supervises on-site field supervision to ensure work aligns with design, budget, and schedule
• Provides technical assistance and recommends construction methods and equipment
• Manages project profitability and billing/collections with clients
• Develops new business opportunities within client groups or geographic areas
• Travel to project sites as required; per diem provided for eligible assignments

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management

PMI Project Management Certification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Manager is primarily responsible for providing overall direction and managing multiple field projects of moderate level risk, scope and complexity, usually involving multiple craft disciplines; as well as developing new business opportunities relative to a particular Client, groups of Clients or geographical area. Works independently; subject to policies and general management direction. Provides guidance to lower-level PMs on policies and procedures, where applicable.

Travel Requirements: Must be willing and able to travel to assigned project site locations as required. Per diem will be provided for eligible travel assignments in accordance with company policy.

Essential Functions

• Actively supports the Company's commitment to safety and its "Core Values".
• Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company's "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics".
• Initiates and maintains liaison with client to facilitate construction activities, including assessing scope of work and resources required to successfully complete project.
• Represents Company at bid meetings, project meetings, strategy meetings, etc. as applicable to the project.
• Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy, including preparing or overseeing complete estimate for selected project with a detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, and contracting.
• Plans, organizes and staffs key field positions through operational department heads or subordinate project/construction managers.
• Supervises and/or monitors through administrative direction of on-site field supervision to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Investigates potentially serious situations and implements corrective measures as necessary.
• Provides technical assistance (i.e., interpretation of drawings) and recommends construction methods and equipment as required. Initiates and maintains extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
• Responsible for profit/loss accountability for projects managed. Manages financial aspects of contracts to protect company's interest and simultaneously maintains good relationship with client. Confirms project billings and collections are current.
• Develops new business opportunities relative to a particular Client, groups of Clients, or geographical area.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management; or combination of equivalent education and 10 years job-related experience if no degree
• 8+ years job-related experience, prior project management/P&M L experience preferred; includes 4+ years supervisory experience
• Project Management Certification from PMI preferred
• Strong understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes and standards and their impact on project activities
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; good negotiation skills
• Strong knowledge of construction, design, finance and project management
• Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize performance
• Proven track record of bringing projects in on time, on schedule, within budget, and safely
• Ability to manage occasional heavy workloads with time sensitive deadlines, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting project objectives
• Demonstrated dependability and self-motivation to work on projects; take initiative to resolve problems; understand resources available and use resources effectively to generate solutions

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• Medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
• Disability benefits
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Robust wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a performance or safety bonus program

At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a culture of engagement, respect, collaboration and teamwork. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.

EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.