Project Manager - Earthworks

Vaughn Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughn Construction in Houston, Texas, is seeking a project manager to provide overall administrative and technical direction for projects in the commercial construction sector. Responsibilities include overseeing construction to meet budget and schedule requirements, liaising with owners and design teams, and managing financial aspects of the projects.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree in construction or engineering and a minimum of five years of experience with healthcare and higher education projects. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare, higher education, and laboratory construction.
• Experience with self-performed work is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical direction for projects.
• Oversee construction efforts to meet design, budget, and schedule.
• Initiate contacts with Owners and design teams.
• Manage financial aspects of projects.
• Participate in safety programs and employee training.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Industry knowledge

Education

Four-year degree in construction or engineering

5+ years of relevant experience

Job description

About Us

Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high-quality, enduring facilities. We treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work.

Our family is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn’s leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence. Vaughn aims to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life-changing opportunities.

OUR BIG WHY: We WOW our clients and provide life-changing opportunities for our people, while delivering our projects in a family atmosphere, where our people are proud to work.

Position Overview

Provide overall administrative and technical direction for one project. May direct multiple small projects.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Oversees total construction efforts to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Initiates and serves as liaison with Owner and design team contacts to facilitate construction activities.
• Monitors/controls construction administration through direction of on-site staff to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Represents Vaughn in project meetings.
• Manage financial aspects of the project – Contract Changes, Project Cost Control, Cost Projections, Pay Applications.
• Develops procedures and provides opportunities to resolve conflicts as they arise.
• Develops sources and follows up on opportunities for future business.
• Buys out subcontractor contracts upon completion of bid process.
• Oversees maintenance of official project logs and documentation files.
• Participates in safety programs.
• Provides direction to planning and scheduling functions as required.
• Assists in employee training/orientation.
• Assists in the hire employment processes.

Education and Training

• Four-year degree in construction, engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience with general contractor building healthcare, higher education, and laboratory projects.
• Experience with self-performed work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities.
• Solid leadership and supervisory skills with proven ability to lead a project team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.