Project Manager - Industrial EPC & Data Center Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligible

Per diem provided

Job summary

Key People is seeking a Project Manager to support Sr. Project Manager on a growing portfolio of large-scale construction projects, primarily data center work, with additional heavy industrial scopes.

The role involves coordinating change requests, planning, scheduling, budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder communication to ensure projects stay on track and meet objectives. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5+ years of direct experience, with the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combo of education/experience required.
• Minimum 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 continuous improvement of communication, organization and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Estimate project scope and costs.
• Manage subcontractors and project expectations.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Track project expenses and budget.
• Prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Communicate with clients and subcontractors.
• Participate in owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings.
• Prepare change requests to resolve design issues.
• Recommend solutions to design document problems.
• Monitor field work to ensure compliance with standards.
• Handle submittal and RFI processes.
• Support early billing and tracking.

Skills

5+ years of direct experience

Independent working

Team collaboration

Strong computer skills

Scheduling and delegation

Conflict resolution

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in PM/Construction/Business/Engineering

Tools

Computer-based estimating

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 project manager 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