Project Manager - Water & Wastewater Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Water Project Manager in Houston, Texas. The role involves leading project teams, ensuring safety and financial performance, and developing staff on site. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering and over 10 years of experience in water or wastewater treatment projects. Excellent leadership and budget management skills are essential. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in highly complex water or industrial construction projects.
• Direct experience on water or wastewater treatment construction projects.
• In-depth knowledge of water or wastewater treatment technology/process.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team in construction of the entire project.
• Monitor project costs and job cost report.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Safety program implementation

Team development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Position Summary

The Water Project Manager is the primary leader in the field, and is directly accountable for the safety, financial performance, and team development on site. The Project Manager will lead the project team in the construction of the entire Project. This position is responsible for providing effective leadership to the project staff and ensuring quality and timely completion of the project. McCarthy water and wastewater treatment construction projects range from twenty million to three-hundred million dollars, which include a significant amount of self-perform scopes.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate with Project Director and Estimating in development of a Project Chart of Accounts
• Develop detailed Project Contract status report
• Coordinate with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan
• Maintain thorough understanding of the McCarthy/Owner contract.
• Oversee the pay request process
• Monitor project costs and Job Cost Report
• Analyze and forecast quarterly Total Cost Projection reports
• Implement and monitor training of all staff personnel
• Monitor project labor
• Review and approve material, forming system and equipment needs
• Assist Estimating in bidding projects
• Implement applicable safety, EEO and Affirmative Action programs
• Lead the projects quality process
• Develop, schedule and lead project close-out processes
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors, subcontractors and owners to represent McCarthy core values
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
• 10+ Years of Experience in highly complex and related water or industrial construction projects
• Direct experience on water or wastewater treatment construction projects
• Self-perform experience is strongly desired
• In-depth knowledge of water or wastewater treatment technology or process required
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Experienced dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
• Experience leading successful project team, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.