Project Manager - Construction

MaxIT Consulting - Max Corporate Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is seeking a Project Manager - Construction to lead capital projects in the Houston area. You will oversee design, construction, implementation, and closeout phases, coordinating with contractors and internal teams to meet schedules and budgets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction and project management experience, with strong skills in scheduling, cost control, and client communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of PM experience in construction.
• Experience leading new construction, renovations, and MEP infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, and change orders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive project schedules within plans and budgets.
• Oversee capital projects from planning through closeout and commissioning.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and internal teams to deliver milestones.
• Prepare cost estimates, proposals, and supporting project documentation.
• Lead project meetings and monitor financial performance and risks.
• Ensure safety, quality, and contractual obligations are met throughout.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Procore

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Project Manager - Construction

Houston, Texas | Onsite | Direct Hire

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Construction to join a large U.S. organization supporting complex design, construction, and capital improvement initiatives in the Houston area.

This position will serve as a key member of a Design and Construction management team, overseeing capital projects throughout the design, construction, implementation, and closeout phases.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in new construction, renovations, MEP infrastructure, facilities environments, contractor coordination, project scheduling, cost management, and stakeholder communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project schedules and execute assigned construction projects according to established plans, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage capital projects involving new construction, renovations, facility improvements, and MEP infrastructure.
• Review contractual scopes of work and evaluate the impact of client bulletins, field directives, design changes, and schedule modifications.
• Identify, develop, and manage project change orders.
• Prepare cost estimates, proposals, and supporting project documentation.
• Participate in negotiations related to project scope, pricing, and final settlement.
• Monitor project financial performance and communicate budget status, risks, issues, and progress to management and key stakeholders.
• Coordinate project teams, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong long-term relationships with consultants, prime contractors, subcontractors, and business partners.
• Lead and participate in construction progress meetings.
• Coordinate the timely delivery of project materials, equipment, and other required resources.
• Manage project assignments and responsibilities based on contractor, vendor, and project-team capabilities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and implementation plans.
• Support risk identification, issue resolution, quality control, and construction safety requirements.
• Ensure contractual requirements and project obligations are fulfilled throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project closeout and verify completion of required deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Approximately 5+ years of Construction and/or Project Management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing new construction projects, renovations, and MEP infrastructure.
• Experience managing capital construction or facilities projects from planning through completion.
• Approximately 3+ years of experience within facilities maintenance, plant operations, engineering services, or a comparable operational environment.
• Approximately 5 years of management or leadership experience within construction, engineering, facilities, or project delivery.
• Experience developing and managing project schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and project timelines.
• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of construction project lifecycle activities, including design coordination, construction execution, change management, and project closeout.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder-management and client-facing capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively in environments where processes, requirements, or project conditions may evolve.
• Strong organizational, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain certification within 120 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering projects in critical or highly regulated environments.
• Experience with complex MEP infrastructure projects.
• Facilities construction and capital-project management experience.
• Experience with plant operations or engineering-services environments.
• Experience with Procore.
• Experience with Microsoft Project.
• Experience with Bluebeam.
• Experience with Adobe, Visio, or comparable construction-documentation and collaboration tools.
• Strong background in cost estimating, change orders, contract administration, and construction financial management.

What Success Looks Like

Strong candidates should be able to demonstrate experience:

• Delivering construction projects on schedule and within budget.
• Managing new construction, renovation, and MEP infrastructure projects.
• Coordinating multiple contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining detailed project schedules.
• Managing project budgets, cost estimates, change orders, and financial reporting.
• Identifying and mitigating construction risks and project issues.
• Leading project meetings and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Maintaining strong contractor, consultant, and client relationships.
• Supporting facilities, plant, engineering, or other technically complex environments.

Work Arrangement

This is an onsite direct-hire position based in Houston, Texas.

Candidates should be able to commute consistently to the assigned Houston work location and project sites as required.

Relocation assistance is not available.

Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.