Project Manager

Harvey Cleary; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Cleary in Houston is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee construction activities from inception to completion. You will manage estimates, master schedules, budgets, and safety programs while coordinating with the Superintendent team to drive projects to successful close-out.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management, and client-facing abilities. Procore experience is preferred; LEED/CPR certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum three years of construction/project management experience.
• Experience with estimating, scheduling, quality control, and problem-solving.
• Procore experience preferred; OSHA 30 preferred.
• CPR/First-Aid certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in estimating and bidding on projects.
• Prepare and update Master and look-ahead schedules.
• Attend job-site safety meetings and complete safety audits.
• Identify, understand, and actively manage project risks.
• Conduct job site meetings.
• Monitor project costs and job cost reports.
• Identify problems and recommend solutions for review and implementation.
• Assist with business development work and build client relationships.
• Promote job site safety and rectify hazards.
• Understand project plans and specifications.
• Demonstrate strong leadership characteristics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction site management

Safety practices

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight and coordination of construction activities. Project Managers are responsible for managing each project from inception to completion. This includes the initial estimation of a project, the buying-out of commitments, preparation of master schedules, monitoring of the project budget, close-out, and more. Project Managers also assist the Superintendent team with job site safety and complete weekly safety audits and safety observations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

With the Senior Project Manager, supervises and manages assistant project managers, project engineers, and interns

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in estimating and bidding on projects
• Assist in the preparation and updates of Master and look-ahead schedules
• Participate in job-site safety meetings and complete safety audits
• Identify, understand, and actively manage project risks.
• Conduct job site meetings
• Monitor project costs and job cost reports
• Identify problems and recommend solutions for review and implementation
• Assist with business development work
• Build and sustain relationships with clients
• Focus on maintaining client satisfaction
• Document punch lists and participate in project close-out
• Prepare and track Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Participate in business, industry, and community activities to build and strengthen professional relationships
• Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices, and rectifies job site hazards immediately.
• Understand the project plans and specifications.
• Demonstrates strong leadership characteristics.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• In-depth knowledge of construction job-site management.
• Considerable knowledge of the construction industry and safety practices.
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to meet attendance schedules with dependability and consistency.
• Displays strong written and oral communication skills and employs effective listening skills.
• Analyzes problems and makes sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications, and costs.
• Tactful and mature demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with diverse personalities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four-year college degree in construction management, engineering, or related field
• Minimum three years of successful construction/project management experience.
• Experience in estimating, scheduling, quality control, and problem-solving.
• Experience with Procore is preferred but not required.
• OSHA 30 preferred, but not required
• Current CPR/First-Aid certification or ability to obtain it within the first 6 months of employment
• LEED accreditation preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical abilities representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require the use of arms, legs, and entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work in a variety of work conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noise, smells, weather elements, and other elements associated with commercial construction sites.
• To safely conduct activities, operate equipment, and navigate the worksite, must be able to be aware of surroundings (which generally requires sufficient vision and hearing).
• Must be able to distinguish colors given safety signs and warnings.
• Must be able to maintain balance.
• Must be able to safely work on or around scaffolding and trenches.
• Must be able to use all applicable Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to perform all the functions necessary to complete the above duties/responsibilities on a safe but timely basis.

Prospective employees must be able to pass a criminal background check, pre-employment, and random drug screen.