Project Manager

Vaughn Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughn Construction in Houston, Texas, is looking for a Project Director to provide overall administrative and technical direction for their projects, ensuring they meet design, budget, and schedule requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree in construction or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in general contracting, particularly with healthcare and laboratory projects. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with general contractor building healthcare, higher education, and laboratory projects.
• Experience with self-performed work.
• Thorough understanding of industry practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall administrative and technical direction for projects.
• Oversee construction efforts to meet design, budget, and schedule.
• Manage financial aspects of the project including cost control.

Skills

Leadership and supervisory skills

Effective communication

Organizational and planning skills

Education

Four-year degree in construction, engineering or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Provide overall administrative and technical direction for one project. May direct multiple small projects.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Oversees total construction efforts to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Initiates and serves as liaison with Owner and design team contacts to facilitate construction activities.
• Monitors/controls construction administration through direction of on‑site staff to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Represents Vaughn in project meetings.
• Manage financial aspects of the project – Contract Changes, Project Cost Control, Cost Projections, Pay Applications.
• Develops procedures and provides opportunities to resolve conflicts as they arise.
• Develops sources and follows up on opportunities for future business.
• Buys out subcontractor contracts upon completion of bid process.
• Oversees maintenance of official project logs and documentation files.
• Participates in safety programs.
• Provides direction to planning and scheduling functions as required.
• Assists in employee training/orientation.
• Assists in the hire employment processes.

Education and Training

• Four‑year degree in construction, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience with general contractor building healthcare, higher education, and laboratory projects.
• Experience with self‑performed work.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Thorough understanding of industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities.
• Solid leadership and supervisory skills with proven ability to lead a project team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.