Project Manager - Industrial EPC & Data Center Construction

Modern Machining Solutions Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Machining Solutions Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to support a growing portfolio of large-scale construction projects, primarily within data center markets and other heavy industrial sectors.

The role involves coordinating scope, budgets, schedules, and communications with clients and subcontractors onsite at client locations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of direct experience, strong scheduling skills, and a solid understanding of drawings, specs, and estimating processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years direct construction project management experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills and quick to learn new systems.
• Commitment to improving communication, organization and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Estimate project scope and costs.
• Manage expectations and subcontractor execution.
• Maintain project documentation and budgets.
• Prepare reports and monitor expenses.
• Communicate with clients and subcontractors.
• Attend coordination meetings with owner/contractor/architect/engineer.
• Prepare change requests and resolve design issues.
• Review drawings and specs for compliance.
• Support early billing tracking and project closeout.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Advanced computer skills

Project scheduling

Conflict resolution

Drawing and specs reading

Estimating software knowledge

Billing and collections

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

About this Role

This is a remote travel role 100% onsite at client projects. Overtime eligible. Per diem provided.

The Project Manager supports the Sr. Project Manager to support a growing portfolio of large-scale construction projects, primarily within the rapidly expanding data center market. Additional projects span the chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, and other heavy industrial sectors. The Project Manager will assist overseeing and coordinating various aspects of a project, such as change requests, project planning and scheduling, monitoring project progress, communicating with stakeholders, coordinating with team members and subcontractors, tracking project expenses, and ensuring that the project stays on track and within budget. The junior project engineer may also be responsible for preparing reports and assisting in resolving any project-related issues that arise during the course of the project. Ultimately, the Project Manager plays a key role in helping to ensure that the project is completed successfully and meets its objectives.

What You'll Do

• Estimating project scope and costs
• Manage project expectations and execution of subcontractors
• Maintaining project documentation
• Tracking project expenses and budget
• Preparing reports
• Communicate with clients and subcontractors
• Attend and actively participate in project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as requested or required.
• Research and preparation of change requests to resolve design issues for approval
• Research and recommend solutions to design document problems, including conflicts, interferences, and errors/omissions
• Monitor field work and/or contract work to ensure compliance with company standards, procedures, specifications, and codes
• Submittal and RFI processes
• Early completion and tracking of billing

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering) or combination of experience and/or education.
• 5+ years of direct experience
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Strong computer skills and quick to learn new systems
• Commitment to continuous improvement of communication, organization and leadership skills
• Effective scheduling and delegation to accomplish tasks on time
• Tactful conflict resolution and problem solving abilities
• A good understanding of how to read drawings and specifications
• Familiar with computer-based estimating
• Knowledge of billing and collections