Project Manager

Vader-Rey Companies; Kemah (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vader-Rey Recruiting is partnering with a leading contractor to fill a Civil Construction Project Manager role in Kemah, TX. The office-based position leads projects from planning through closeout and coordinates with field teams, subcontractors, clients, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of civil construction project experience, strong budget and schedule management skills, and a solid understanding of safety and regulatory requirements. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience managing civil construction projects; ownership of budgets and schedules.
• Experience leading field teams, superintendents, and subcontractors across phases.
• Ability to communicate with clients, engineers, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Understanding of construction safety and regulatory requirements.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in civil engineering or CM.

Responsibilities

• Set project priorities and give direction to superintendents, subcontractors, and project team members.
• Build and manage schedules, budgets, resource plans, and milestones using Project Management Software.
• Coordinate with field teams to anticipate needs, remove obstacles, and keep work moving.
• Hold subcontractors and vendors accountable for scope, schedule, safety, and quality.
• Track costs and progress, identify risks, and protect budget and completion date.
• Lead communication with clients, engineers, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
• Review plans and specs with field team to resolve conflicts before disruption.
• Support team development through clear expectations and feedback.
• Maintain organized project records and drive projects through closeout.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Team leadership

Client communication

Construction safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Compensation: $110,000–$140,000, depending on experience

Schedule: Full-time

The Opportunity

Vader-Rey Recruiting is working with our client, an established industrial, commercial, power and federal contractor, to find a Civil Construction Project Manager. This is an office-based role leading projects from planning through closeout and coordinating with field teams, subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders.

The company’s civil construction work includes site excavation and clearing, stabilization, concrete paving detention and retention ponds, retaining walls, structural foundations, underground utilities, and metal buildings. Projects serve the Texas Gulf Coast, from Corpus Christi to Port Arthur.

What You’ll Do

• Set project priorities and give superintendents, subcontractors, and project team members clear direction.
• Build and manage schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project milestones, utilizing Project Management Software
• Coordinate with field teams to anticipate needs, remove obstacles, and keep work moving.
• Hold subcontractors and vendors accountable for their commitments to scope, schedule, safety, and quality.
• Track costs and progress, identify risks early, and take action to protect the budget and completion date.
• Lead communication with clients, engineers, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
• Review plans and specifications with the field team to resolve conflicts before they disrupt construction.
• Support and develop team members through clear expectations, feedback, and practical problem-solving.
• Maintain organized project records, communicate changes, and drive each project through closeout.

What We’re Looking For

• At least five years of experience managing civil construction projects, preferably in the power and commercial sector.
• Experience leading superintendents, field teams, and subcontractors across multiple phases of construction.
• Strong knowledge of civil sitework and infrastructure construction.
• Demonstrated ownership of project budgets, schedules, client communication, and delivery.
• The ability to make decisions, address performance issues, and keep teams accountable while maintaining strong client relationships.
• A working understanding of construction safety and applicable regulatory requirements.
• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.