Project Manager

Nelco World Wide; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelco World Wide is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Houston to oversee projects from turnover through construction, close-out, and final billing. You will manage budgets, schedules, and documentation while maintaining client relationships and adherence to Nelco processes.

The role requires coordinating with the Project Supervisor and design partners, ensuring safety, and facilitating effective communication across owners, designers, and management.

Qualifications

• Experience in RF shielding and commercial/medical facilities preferred.
• Min 7 years scheduling experience; MS Project proficiency required.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• OSHA 10 certification required; safety practices knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PS to determine scope, schedule, and procurement.
• Develop and manage construction schedules and budgets.
• Create CMP and ensure safe, healthy work environments.
• Submit and track submittals, RFIs, PCOs, and owner change orders.
• Coordinate with owners, design team, and management.
• Monitor project performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure adherence to ISO policies and procedures.
• Travel for project meetings as needed.

Skills

Scheduling (MS Project)

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting & Forecasting

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

OSHA 10 Certification

Contract Language Understanding

Tools

Timberline

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Construction Project Manager (PM) will work alongside the Project Supervisor (PS) to oversee a project from turnover through construction, close-out, and final billing. This role ensures compliance with NELCO processes, delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction. The PM will initiate, manage, and control all project documentation and provide ongoing project management support, including punch list and close-out. Additionally, the PM will manage the Project Supervisor, maintain positive client relationships, and ensure clear communication with project team members, including owners, design team members, and NELCO management.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with PS to determine scope, develop project schedule requirements, and coordinate purchasing and installation
• Work with design partners (leading the efforts) to ensure that design timeline and proper scope is incorporated into project documents
• Work with project team to establish the proper CMP (Construction Management Plan) and ensure that PS is establishing a safe and healthy work environment on all projects
• Initiate and develop operational job budget for approval by Project Executive
• Work collaboratively with PS to develop initial project schedule, as well as updates
• Follow established ISO policies and procedures
• Review and establish priorities with Project Executive
• Review and interpret project scope and requirements for subcontractor performance based off project specifications, plans and drawings
• Establish logs and track throughout the duration of the project for submittals, RFI’s, PCO’s, Owner Change Orders, and P&D (Purchase & Delivery for long lead items)
• Verify job readiness and coordinate installation of materials with PS to allow installation to be

performed in an efficient, safe, and timely fashion

• Exert a positive effect on the overall success and profitability of projects
• Participate with other division personnel in establishing, setting, and attaining goals to develop new methods, techniques, systems, and ideas to improve performance
• Work directly with PS for material acquisition
• Ensures that QMS policies and procedures are adhered to throughout project lifecycle

Supervisory Responsibility (if applicable)

• N/A

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of RF shielding and installation; experience in a commercial and/or medical facilities setting preferred
• Minimum 7 years’ scheduling experience; Microsoft Project software experience preferred
• Strong leadership and organizational skills; ability to supervise others
• Knowledge of OSHA and general industry safety practices and OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA

30 certification preferred

• Understanding of contract language and ability to define scopes of work
• Experience with budget process, cost coding, and cost control; strong analytical skills including forecasting and reporting experience
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects; strong problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project accounting software (Timberline experience a plus)
• Understanding of RFI, PCO, and change order processes, PO, SOV, complete requisition process, and subcontract negotiation and award process
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Willingness to travel for project meetings and other project requirements

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other standard office equipment such as copy machines, phones, photocopier, fax machines and computer printers. The staff member in this position frequently communicates internally and externally; must be able to exchange accurate information via phone, email, and/or in person. Specific vision abilities apply including close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

This position operates in a clerical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.