Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

Jobot; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Jobot in Houston, TX seeks a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead heavy civil, infrastructure and marine construction projects on-site. The role focuses on planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating with field teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

This opportunity supports career growth toward senior leadership or transitioning into estimating/preconstruction, with strong mentorship and development within a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading heavy civil, infrastructure, or marine construction projects.
• Ability to develop budgets, schedules, and cost forecasts.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from initial planning and preconstruction through execution, closeout, and final turnover.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and progress reports.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work to identify requirements, risks, and potential cost impacts.
• Coordinate with field personnel, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, bid reviews, change orders, contract negotiations, and cost control activities.
• Monitor project performance, identify potential delays or overruns, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Project management

Heavy civil

Infrastructure

Budgets

Coordination

Job description

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager

$130000 - $160000 per year | Houston, TX | On-site | Permanent

Take the lead on complex heavy civil, infrastructure, and marine construction projects with an opportunity to grow your career in project management or transition into a full-time estimating and preconstruction role.

A bit about us:

Join an established construction organization with a broad national presence and a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, construction, engineering, and technical projects. The company combines the resources and stability of a larger organization with a close-knit, team-oriented culture that emphasizes professional development, mentorship, and career advancement. This is an opportunity to lead a critical department, influence project strategy, and contribute directly to the company's continued growth.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities.


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.


• Health savings and flexible spending account options.


• Company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term disability coverage.


• Additional voluntary insurance options, including short-term disability and supplemental coverage.


• Generous paid time off based on years of service, plus paid holidays and an anniversary floating holiday.


• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.


• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities.


• Mentorship programs and opportunities for career growth across affiliated businesses.


• Employee assistance program for employees and their families.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from initial planning and preconstruction through execution, closeout, and final turnover.


• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and progress reports.


• Review construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and scopes of work to identify project requirements, risks, and potential cost impacts.


• Coordinate with field personnel, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.


• Oversee subcontractor procurement, bid reviews, change orders, contract negotiations, and cost control activities.


• Monitor project performance, identify potential schedule delays or budget overruns, and implement corrective actions as needed.


• Lead project meetings, maintain client relationships, and communicate project progress, challenges, and milestones.


• Support estimating and preconstruction efforts, including quantity takeoffs, labor and equipment pricing, material costs, subcontractor quotes, and proposal development.


• Identify opportunities to improve constructability, reduce costs, and strengthen project execution strategies.


• Maintain compliance with applicable safety requirements, contract specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Project Experience

Relevant experience may include projects involving:

• Heavy Civil Construction: Mass earthwork, site development, grading, embankments, and large-scale civil infrastructure.


• Roads & Bridges: Highway expansions, roadway improvements, bridge construction, paving, drainage, and transportation infrastructure.


• Underground Utilities: Utility installation, stormwater systems, drainage improvements, and related site infrastructure.


• Marine & Waterfront Construction: Dredging, shoreline stabilization, riprap and armor rock placement, bulkheads, breakwaters, piers, and underwater trenching.


• Flood Control & Water Infrastructure: Levees, dikes, erosion control, waterway improvements, and flood mitigation projects.


• Structural Civil Work: Concrete foundations, structural steel, retaining structures, and related civil construction components.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Engineer, Estimator, or similar role within heavy civil construction or infrastructure.


• Demonstrated understanding of construction budgets, scheduling, cost controls, subcontractor management, and contract administration.


• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, bid packages, and contractual requirements.


• Experience with estimating, bidding, quantity takeoffs, pricing, or preconstruction is highly desirable.


• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, schedule, and profitability.


• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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