Principal Project Manager Construction

Mott MacDonald • Houston, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America. Mott MacDonald is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead multiple transportation design and construction projectsin a leadership capacity. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment and is passionate about delivering excellence in infrastructure.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in construction management of large,oil and gas pipeline projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience on major oil and gas projects.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Construction Manager or Project Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop construction execution plans, including commissions strategies.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, staff, and project teams, acting as a liaison across multi-disciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders.
• Serve as client representative during construction with oversite of:
• Coordinating construction contractor activities and resolving interface issues
• Supporting permit-to-work process, leading daily coordination meetings, toolbox talks, and work planning sessions.
• Monitoring contractor performance against contract requirements, including safety, quality, and schedule.
• Material handling, storage, and transport
• Compliance with environmental regulations.
• Verify construction contractor progress reports , time sheets and mechanical completion.
• Champion contract management best practices and foster a positive, inclusive team culture that motivates and empowers staff.

Benefits

• At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees