Senior Construction Project Manager - El Paso, TX

MissionHires; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager in El Paso, Texas. This role involves leading large construction projects, administering contracts, managing safety and quality, and mentoring teams. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, holds a degree in engineering or construction management, and possesses strong leadership and industry knowledge. Responsibilities include contract negotiation, project performance oversight, and stakeholder management. Relocation assistance may be offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction experience including leadership and mentoring.
• Proven track record with safety culture aligned with HSE principles.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall contract administration and technical expertise.
• Oversee total construction and project safety.
• Negotiate and manage subcontracts and purchase orders.

Skills

Construction industry knowledge

Leadership skills

Safety culture implementation

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: On Site in El Paso, Texas, United States - Relocation may be provided

Employment type: Full-time

Why This Role Matters

MissionHires is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to lead large or complex construction projects end-to-end. You will own contract administration, safety culture, budget, schedule, quality, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management, while mentoring teams and driving value engineering. This role requires 10+ years of progressive construction experience, deep industry knowledge, and proven leadership in delivering safe, on-time, and on-budget projects.

How You’ll Contribute

• Provide overall contract administration, technical expertise, and support for large or complex construction projects
• Lead and reinforce the project safety plan and site safety culture by example
• Oversee total construction to deliver per design, budget, quality, resources, and schedule
• Propose and evaluate value engineering options for functionality, cost, and schedule benefits
• Own project performance; review and act on safety, cost forecast, and schedule status reports
• Negotiate, issue, and manage subcontracts, major purchase orders, progress payments, and supplier/partner schedules
• Interpret, communicate, and proactively manage the prime contract and contract documents
• Plan, coordinate, and execute project commissioning and closeout
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities
• Supervise, coach, train, and mentor project teams, including direct and indirect reports
• Implement design-management and design-quality plans; conduct periodic quality audits
• Keep stakeholders informed of opportunities and challenges; manage expectations through appropriate communication

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in engineering, construction management, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive construction experience, including leadership and mentoring
• Proven track record implementing strong safety culture aligned with HSE principles and legislation
• In-depth knowledge of construction industry practices, diverse project types, building materials, specifications, methods, construction law, building codes, safety, and quality management
• Superior planning, organizational, and time management skills with ability to manage budgets, risks, resources, and schedules
• Ability to monitor and forecast project resources and staffing needs
• Demonstrated capability to identify and manage risks and opportunities on construction projects
• Strong stakeholder relationship-building skills with key decision makers
• Experience leading teams, managing trade performance, and all construction project facets
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, project management and scheduling software, and aptitude for adopting new technology