Project Manager - Mission Critical

Clune Construction Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clune Construction is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to lead complex commercial projects in the Houston area. You will oversee preconstruction, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and coordination with owners, architects and trade partners to ensure project success.

This role requires a BS in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering; 5+ years of PM experience (2–3 years in commercial construction); resume submission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of construction project management experience, with 2-3 years in commercial construction required.
• Resume submission required.

Responsibilities

• Support business development and project pursuits by participating in RFP responses, client presentations, interviews, and preconstruction strategy to help secure new work.
• Lead preconstruction efforts by developing conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP, and lump sum budgets; performing value engineering; reviewing constructability; and defining project scope.
• Develop and implement the project execution plan by coordinating schedules, logistics, procurement, phasing, and construction activities from preconstruction through project completion.
• Lead subcontractor procurement by preparing bid packages, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting trade partners, and ensuring timely subcontract execution.
• Serve as the primary liaison for owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners, fostering strong relationships, leading project meetings, and proactively communicating project status, risks, and solutions.
• Oversee project financial performance by overseeing budgets, forecasting, billings, change orders, cost control, contingency, and overall financial health throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project documentation and controls by overseeing RFIs, submittals, document control, reporting, contract administration, and project forecasting to support successful execution.
• Identify and mitigate project risks by proactively addressing schedule, cost, procurement, constructability, contractual, and operational challenges before they impact project performance.
• Lead project closeout by managing punch list completion, turnover documentation, owner deliverables, warranty requirements, and final financial closeout to ensure a successful project handoff.
• Develop project teams by mentoring Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers, fostering collaboration, driving accountability, and promoting professional growth.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering

Job description

Introduction

Overview

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.

Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact!

What We Offer At Clune Construction, we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

• 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

Core Values and Behaviors Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Responsibilities

• Support business development and project pursuits by participating in RFP responses, client presentations, interviews, and preconstruction strategy to help secure new work.
• Lead preconstruction efforts by developing conceptual, schematic, design development, GMP, and lump sum budgets; performing value engineering; reviewing constructability; and defining project scope.
• Develop and implement the project execution plan by coordinating schedules, logistics, procurement, phasing, and construction activities from preconstruction through project completion.
• Lead subcontractor procurement by preparing bid packages, evaluating proposals, negotiating contracts, selecting trade partners, and ensuring timely subcontract execution.
• Serve as the primary liaison for owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners, fostering strong relationships, leading project meetings, and proactively communicating project status, risks, and solutions.
• Oversee project financial performance by overseeing budgets, forecasting, billings, change orders, cost control, contingency, and overall financial health throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage project documentation and controls by overseeing RFIs, submittals, document control, reporting, contract administration, and project forecasting to support successful execution.
• Identify and mitigate project risks by proactively addressing schedule, cost, procurement, constructability, contractual, and operational challenges before they impact project performance.
• Lead project closeout by managing punch list completion, turnover documentation, owner deliverables, warranty requirements, and final financial closeout to ensure a successful project handoff.
• Develop project teams by mentoring Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers, fostering collaboration, driving accountability, and promoting professional growth.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Please note: This role must have the ability to complete the job requirements of all lower positions in the job family hierarchy. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. If you have questions on your job description as outlined, please contact your supervisor or Human Resources.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering preferred.

Work Experience

• Prior experience working for a commercial general contractor preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction project management experience, with 2-3 years of experience specifically in commercial construction required.

All candidates must provide a resume.