Commercial Construction Project Manager - Mission Critical

HITT Contracting•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Project Manager develops, coordinates, implements, and manages the facets necessary to deliver construction projects on time, within budget, and to specified quality standards. The PM provides leadership and serves as a liaison among project team members, advancing the interests of the business and its clients. This role is the primary leader for construction projects and is expected to demonstrate the characteristics of a mid-level leader. The Project Manager oversees project budgets, pre-construction coordination, meetings, schedules, quality control, logistics, project processes, and closeout. The role also supports customer relationships and supervises assistant operations support roles, collaborating closely with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout each project.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Four-year degree from an accredited university in construction, engineering, or business strongly preferred; additional work experience may substitute for a degree.
At least 5 years of commercial construction experience, including experience with a commercial general contractor.
Previous project management experience and ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to use project-related software, including Microsoft Office applications, ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, and JD Edwards.
Mastery of reading construction drawings, including reading, interpreting, and updating project-related drawings.
Ability to organize people, tools, and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve results.
Knowledge of current market conditions, including pricing conventions and trends.
Leadership, communication, initiative, integrity, and decision-making skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and facilitate decisions.
Positive attitude and passion for construction and the industry.
Commitment to continuous learning, self-improvement, and quality standards.
Flexibility in adapting to changes in technology, design, means, and methods.
Ability to collaborate with people of varied backgrounds and styles and foster positive relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
Customer-service orientation and ability to coach, train, and educate assistant-level operations team members.
Ability to sustain existing client relationships and develop new ones.
Ability to prioritize, multitask effectively, and distinguish urgent issues from those that can wait.
Punctuality, focus, engagement, and respect for others.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to HITT safety standards and ensure required documentation is filed.
Create and manage budgets for assigned projects.
Develop and collaborate on pre-construction RFP packages.
Conduct project meetings, set milestones, and prepare monthly owner reports.
Establish project processes for RFIs, submittals, and pay applications; approve pay applications and negotiate subcontract change orders.
Perform project scheduling, ensure quality control, and establish project logistics.
Manage the project closeout process efficiently.
Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs and explain how company services could meet them.
Supervise assistant operations support roles, including assistant project managers, administrative assistants, MEP managers, and safety team members.
Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the project.