Senior Project Manager: Public Sector Construction, Houston

Henderson Scott US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Continuing education and professional開

Job summary

Henderson Scott US in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager or Project Executive to independently lead high-profile commercial projects for financial institutions and other large developments in the Houston market.

You will mentor PMs, partner with operations leaders to optimize execution, and drive project delivery from preconstruction to closeout across occupied or complex environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial construction project management.
• Experience delivering financial institution, municipal, aviation, public-sector, healthcare, higher education, K-12, or other complex commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost controls, scheduling, forecasting, and contract administration.
• Experience mentoring Project Managers or Assistant Project Managers is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project delivery from preconstruction through owner turnover.
• Serve as primary contact for owners, architects, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, schedules, forecasts, contracts, and financial performance.
• Oversee complex commercial and public-sector projects ranging from $10M to $100M+.
• Partner with Superintendents and field leadership to keep projects on schedule and on budget.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to PM staff at Senior PM or PX level.
• Support operational initiatives and drive consistency across project teams.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, buyout activities, contracts, and change orders.
• Lead OAC meetings and communicate with all stakeholders.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract administration

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Henderson Scott US in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager or Project Executive to independently lead high-profile commercial projects for financial institutions and other large developments in the Houston market.

You will mentor PMs, partner with operations leaders to optimize execution, and drive project delivery from preconstruction to closeout across occupied or complex environments.