Project Manager II

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Houston, TX is seeking a seasoned project leader to oversee construction restoration projects, manage budgets, and guide a small team to meet client commitments.

The role emphasizes thorough documentation, risk management, and collaboration with staff, consultants, and clients while maintaining high ethical standards and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred
• Minimum five to seven years of experience within construction, restoration, and/or property insurance related fields
• Ability to travel and build camaraderie with a response team; travel approximately 25% of the workweek
• Experience working with Xactimate, RS Means, Bluebeam Revu, Primavera, and MS Projects preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to lead a small team in a fast-paced, in-person environment

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed budgets, estimates, and proposals across lump sum, unit rate, and cost-plus formats
• Manage project timelines, schedules, and resource allocation to meet delivery commitments
• Lead and manage a small team on low to medium complex projects
• Organize project teams and maintain effective relationships with staff, consultants, and clients
• Identify risk exposures and resolve complex technical issues
• Enforce department standards for deliverables, budget tracking, and project documentation
• Ensure project information flows are maintained and documented
• Evaluate damaged structures and compile scopes of repair and cost projections
• Conduct work in alignment with DBI’s values, professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive information
• Perform property-damage site investigations, including in hazardous and physically demanding environments

Skills

Project Management

Budget Development

Team Leadership

Xactimate Proficiency

Strong Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Construction Management

Engineering or Related Field

Tools

Xactimate

RS Means

Bluebeam Revu

Primavera

MS Projects

Microsoft Office / Excel

Job description

• Develop detailed budgets, estimates, and proposals across lump sum, unit rate, and cost-plus formats
• Manage project timelines, schedules, and resource allocation to meet delivery commitments
• Lead and manage a small team on low to medium complex projects
• Organize project teams and maintain effective relationships with staff, consultants, and clients
• Identify risk exposures and resolve complex technical issues
• Enforce department standards for deliverables, budget tracking, and project documentation
• Ensure project information flows are maintained and documented
• Evaluate damaged structures and compile scopes of repair and cost projections
• Conduct work in alignment with DBI’s values, professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive information
• Perform property-damage site investigations, including in hazardous and physically demanding environments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred
• Minimum five to seven years of experience within construction, restoration, and/or property insurance related fields
• Ability to travel and build camaraderie with a response team
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the workweek
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, in-person environment
• Experience working with Xactimate, RS Means, Bluebeam Revu, Primavera, and MS Projects preferred
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Ability to observe issues and suggest innovative solutions
• Self-directed with ability to be an effective team leader
• Proven organizational skills and exemplary time management
• Technically astute with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in inclement weather and various environmental conditions
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, and feeling
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including a ladder
• Close visual acuity sufficient for reports, computer work, printed documents, detailed inspections, color and depth perception, and related duties

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management, budget development, and team leadership within construction and restoration environments. Proficient in risk assessment, technical problem-solving, and maintaining project documentation while adhering to ethical standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Budget Development
• Team Leadership
• Xactimate Proficiency
• Strong Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Budget Development
• Cost Projections
• Risk Assessment
• Project Scheduling
• Site Investigations
• Technical Problem-Solving
• Physical Work Capability
• Detailed Inspections
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills

Soft Skills

• Effective Team Leadership
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Innovative Solution Suggestion
• Self-Directed Work Ethic

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
• Construction Management
• Engineering or Related Field

Industry Keywords

• Construction
• Restoration
• Property Insurance
• Project Documentation
• Ethical Standards
• Hazardous Environments
• Confidentiality

Tools & Technologies

• Xactimate
• RS Means
• Bluebeam Revu
• Primavera
• MS Projects
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel