Project Manager

Butler-Cohen Design + Build; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler-Cohen Design + Build seeks a skilled Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of commercial construction projects in Texas. You will drive design coordination, budgets, schedules, and client relations to meet scope, time, and financial goals.

The role emphasizes governance, change management, and continuous improvement, with travel across West and Central Texas regions as project needs demand. Join a team focused on excellence and results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience on ground-up commercial projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of commercial construction projects.
• Manage prime contracts, oversight of budgeting, scheduling, and billing.
• Coordinate design teams to maintain schedule alignment and milestones.
• Ensure safety, quality, and client satisfaction across projects.

Skills

PM Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Procurement

Quality Control

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Job description

We’re seeking a skilled and driven Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects with precision and purpose. In this role, you’ll ensure projects meet design, schedule, and financial goals while fostering strong client and contractor relationships.

You’ll establish project governance through effective standards and tools, monitor milestones and changes, and resolve issues that could impact delivery. Your understanding of construction operations will help set productivity and quality benchmarks, and your insights will drive continuous improvement and cost efficiency.

This role works closely with our Pre-Construction team from day one and may also oversee departmental operations in high-volume environments.

This role will require regular travel to projects in our West and Central Texas regions based on project and business needs.

Responsibilities

Project Administration

• Manage prime contracts and ensure compliance with terms.
• Lead OAC meetings and oversee monthly billing and receivables.
• Coordinate design teams to maintain schedule alignment.
• Conduct subcontractor and internal staff meetings.
• Review and process subcontractor/vendor billings and back charges.
• Ensure project admin support is balanced and aligned across teams.
• Deliver accurate cost forecasts and manage change orders.
• Package and process changes with proper documentation.
• Utilize Procore Financial Module for budgeting, invoicing, and reporting.

Scheduling

• Develop and maintain baseline schedules with logical sequencing.
• Track delays, float, and update schedules to reflect actual progress.
• Collaborate with superintendents and facilitate pull planning sessions.

Procurement

• Lead project buyout and subcontractor negotiations.
• Ensure timely submittals, material releases, and procurement log updates.
• Manage direct reports to support procurement execution.

Quality Control

• Participate in QC meetings and ensure inspection standards are met.
• Document QC activities and proactively identify scope gaps.
• Create RFIs to resolve schedule, cost, or quality issues.

Safety

• Partner with the safety team to enforce Butler-Cohen safety policies.

Client Satisfaction

• Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to expected quality.
• Lead professional client meetings and foster strong relationships.
• Ensure client experience aligns with project goals.

Business Development

• Attend networking events and build client relationships.
• Identify future project opportunities and share leads with BD team.

Talent Development

• Train and mentor team members in project management duties.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and respect across the team.
• Support admin workload management and staff career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience on ground-up commercial construction projects
• Bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management, or similar related field

Key Skills

• Flexible schedule, including weekends; willing to travel and relocate as needed.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and navigating varied terrain.
• Physically capable of performing tasks such as kneeling, standing, and climbing.
• Able to work independently with strong problem-solving skills.
• Professional communication and relationship-building across all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software (Procore preferred).
• Strong understanding of project documentation and construction processes.
• Familiar with OSHA standards and local safety regulations.

Ready to lead impactful projects and grow with a team that values excellence?