Project Manager - Construction

Gray Mechanical Contractors, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Mechanical Contractors, LLC in Houston seeks a Project Manager to lead commercial mechanical and plumbing construction projects, coordinating with field teams and customers to deliver on time and within margin.

You own your projects from scope through billing, with mentorship from senior leadership to grow into a Senior PM role. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and clear communication across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of commercial construction project management or project engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Data-driven and results-oriented.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead turnover and detailing meetings at project start.
• Define and manage scope with GCs, owners, and internal stakeholders.
• Generate the schedule of values for project billing.
• Manage procurement of equipment and materials, including buyout.
• Coordinate BIM and detailing as needed.
• Coordinate with Field Leadership for quality, timely installation.
• Manage the project schedule and track task completion in project software.
• Generate RFIs and manage revisions to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Price and document change orders.
• Walk jobs regularly to verify quality and progress.
• Monitor project cost and protect margin.
• Manage monthly billing and support accounts receivable.
• Monitor labor according to company policy.
• Forecast billing and cost activity.
• Build relationships with customers, GCs, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Support estimating on new projects as needed.
• Participate in lessons learned to improve future projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Data-driven

Driver's license

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Gray Mechanical Contractors is a commercial HVAC and plumbing contractor serving the Houston market. Our Construction team delivers mechanical and plumbing systems for general contractors, owners, and developers across the region. We’re built on five core values: Safety, Customer Service, Ownership, Teamwork, and Trust.

The Role

The Project Manager leads the planning, financial management, and execution of commercial mechanical and plumbing construction projects. You’ll work alongside Senior Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Administrators, and Field Leadership to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and at margin.

You own your projects. You manage scope, cost, schedule, and the customer relationship, with support and mentorship from senior leadership as you grow.

What You’ll Do

Project Setup & Planning

• Lead turnover and detailing meetings at project start
• Define and manage scope with GCs, owners, and internal stakeholders
• Generate the schedule of values for project billing
• Manage procurement of equipment and materials, including buyout
• Coordinate BIM and detailing as needed

Execution

• Coordinate with Field Leadership for quality, timely installation
• Manage the project schedule and track task completion in project software
• Generate RFIs and manage revisions to scope, budget, and schedule
• Price and document change orders
• Walk jobs regularly to verify quality and progress
• Monitor project cost and protect margin
• Manage monthly billing and support accounts receivable
• Monitor labor according to company policy
• Forecast billing and cost activity

Relationships & Growth

• Build strong relationships with customers, GCs, vendors, and subcontractors
• Support estimating on new projects as needed
• Participate in lessons learned to improve future projects

What We’re Looking For

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• 3+ years of commercial construction project management or project engineering experience
• Working knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam, or similar construction software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Data-driven and results-oriented
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business
• Mechanical (HVAC and/or plumbing) subcontractor experience
• Experience with SOVs, billing, and cost forecasting
• Ability to read mechanical and plumbing drawings and specifications

What Sets Candidates Apart

• You own problems instead of passing them along
• You manage the numbers, not just the schedule
• You communicate early when something is off
• You want to grow into a Senior PM role

Why Gray Mechanical

• Real ownership of commercial projects
• Mentorship from experienced Senior PMs and operations leadership
• A clear path to Senior Project Manager
• Aggressive incentive plan

Gray Mechanical Contractors, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on competence, performance, core values, and business needs.