Project Manager

The Agency Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Project Manager for a Houston-based construction firm. The ideal candidate will have a relevant bachelor's degree and 1-5 years of experience in project management. Responsibilities include overseeing project estimates, scheduling, and quality control, alongside collaborative work with design teams. This role offers the opportunity to drive project success from day one in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA in a relevant degree.
• 1-5 years of experience as a project manager or related role.
• Experience in Design/Build preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for estimating, scheduling, and quality control.
• Work with owners and design teams to develop drawings.
• Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings.
• Oversee subcontractor selection and manage project activities.

Skills

Hands-on construction experience

Project management skills

Detail-oriented problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil, Mechanical, or Engineering related and/or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager, Construction

Location: US-TX-Houston

Overview

Are you a passionate problem solver who focuses on the details but never gets lost in the weeds? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? Do you have grit? If the answers are, “Yes!” we have an opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. We are looking for a highly motivated Design/Build Manager who is passionate about the construction process to join our Houston, TX team. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. You’ll be responsible for project performance and profit from day one.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of a project. Including, estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress billing, design review and coordination, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation
• Ensure an accurate and complete project estimate
• Work closely with owners and the design team to develop preliminary concept drawings
• Participate in the proposal meeting with the owner to review the scope of work, discuss ways to reduce costs, and provide value engineering ideas
• Oversee the buyout process and the selection of subcontractors
• Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings on site
• Prioritize numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines to 100% completion
• Communicate openly with leadership, team members and train coops/interns
• Demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility and make sound decisions
• Organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
• Commit to quality by evaluating project-related processes
• Make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet/exceed internal and external client expectations
• Make sound decisions under tight deadlines, and continually re-evaluate the project priorities
• Organize, plan, and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results
• Exhibit commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes. Make necessary changes, use customer input to make improvements, and meet/exceed internal and external customer expectations
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and other associates while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil, Mechanical, or Engineering related and/or Construction Management; with minimum of 3.0 GPA
• 1-5 years' of hands-on construction experience as a project manager, assistant project manager, field engineer or related internships.
• Experience in Design/Build preferred
• Computer skills: proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Project