Project Manager – Tilt Wall Construction – Houston, TX

Taylor Ryan Executive Search Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health, Dental, Vision benefits

Employee stock options/ESOP program

PTO and Sick Days

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

A national general contractor seeks a Project Manager for their new office in Houston. This role requires leading industrial and tilt wall projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in managing projects within the Texas market, especially in data centers and distribution facilities. The position offers a competitive salary between $110K and $155K, plus bonuses and full benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing ground-up tilt wall and light industrial construction projects.
• Experience working on projects including data centers and distribution centers.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, drawings, and safety standards.
• Excellent communicator with a team-oriented mindset.
• Proficient in scheduling, budgeting, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Own project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and scopes.
• Lead preconstruction meetings with superintendents and subs.
• Serve as the main point of contact for owners and reps.
• Champion safety, quality, and compliance with contracts.

Skills

Ground-up tilt wall construction

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Project Manager – Commercial & Tilt Wall Construction – Houston, TX

💰 Compensation: $110K – $155K (varies on experience) + Bonus + Full Benefits + PTO + Allowances + ESOP Program

Why Apply

• Competitive base salary: $110K–$155K (varies on years of experience)
• Bonus opportunities
• Full benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, 401K)
• Employee stock options / ESOP program
• PTO & Sick Days
• Career development, mentorship, and leadership training
• A people-first culture with long-term growth opportunities

About the Company & Role

We’ve partnered with a 45+ year nationally renown general contractor with to help hire a Project Manager for their new Houston office. This individual will lead high-impact industrial and tilt wall projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. You’ll guide teams, solve problems, and strengthen relationships every step of the way.

If you’re a driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a collaborative, growth-focused team working on large and complex light industrial projects in the data center, distribution center, warehouse, and other tilt wall projects — this is your next big move.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years managing ground-up tilt wall and light industrial construction projects in the $5M–$100M+ range with a local general contractor in Houston / Texas market
• Experience working on ground up projects including data centers + distribution centers, life sciences, warehouse, and other tilt wall projects in the Texas market.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (or equivalent experience preferred, NOT required).
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, drawings, specs, and safety standards.
• Skilled in scheduling, budgeting, and problem-solving.
• Excellent communicator with a team-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar.

What You’ll Do

Project & Construction Management

• Own project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, scopes, and logistics.
• Review and implement Owner contract requirements.
• Lead preconstruction and progress meetings with superintendents, subs, and design teams.
• Manage subcontractor buyout, scope development, RFIs, and submittals.
• Oversee punch lists, start-up, and commissioning.
• Partner with field and office teams to resolve issues and drive progress.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Review and approve subcontractor and owner pay applications.
• Manage change orders (Owner and Subcontractor).

Client & Team Relationships

• Serve as the main point of contact for owners and reps.
• Lead weekly on-site meetings and communicate project updates.
• Build long-term client and subcontractor relationships.
• Mentor Assistant PMs and Project Engineers.

Operational Excellence

• Champion safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, permits, codes, and insurance requirements.
• Identify risks early and provide proactive solutions.
• Maintain thorough documentation in project management systems.