Project Manager

Thompson Pipe Group•Grand Prairie, TX

16d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly driven and accountable Project Manager to lead the successful execution of infrastructure and manufacturing projects from award through closeout. Project Management is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience and ensuring projects are executed with transparency, accountability, and discipline. Communication is the single most important responsibility of this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field (preferred).
5+ years of experience in project management within manufacturing, construction, or infrastructure.
Proficient in using MS Office, MS Project, Visio, or equivalent tools.
Strong understanding of contracts, submittals, RFIs, and QA/QC processes.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and accountability.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage challenging client conversations.
Experience with cost tracking, scheduling, and change order management.
Highly organized, proactive, and results-driven.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the central point of contact between customers and all internal departments.
Establish clear expectations across all stakeholders—internal and external—and hold all parties accountable.
Maintain full knowledge of contract documents.
Develop and manage clear deliverables and milestone schedules:
Contract negotiations and T&Cs review with clients
Engineering submittals (front-end submittals, lay schedules, shop drawings)
Submittal review and approvals
Production release and execution
QA/QC processes and inspections (as required)
Delivery start through final completion
Lead project planning, scheduling, and proactive risk mitigation.
Manage the submittal process in coordination with engineering; issue RFIs as required.
Identify and communicate critical path items impacting production and delivery.
Authorize release to manufacturing upon submittal approval and executed contracts.
Coordinate QA/QC requirements, testing, and inspections.
Provide consistent updates on manufacturing progress and delivery schedules.
Maintain consistent communication cadence (minimum weekly with clients).
Log all communications in ACT (or CRM system).
Deliver clear, proactive updates, including risks and schedule impacts.
Communicate difficult or sensitive issues effectively, maintaining a professional and controlled narrative without exposing internal challenges.
Drive a best-in-class customer experience that leads to repeat business.
Prepare and manage Schedule of Values (SOV)/Order Confirmations aligned with estimates and contract terms.
Manage change orders, including detailed cost and schedule impact analysis.
Track project cost vs. budget, identifying and escalating major variances.
Ensure timely invoicing and support Accounts Receivable and collections.
Lead structured project closeout, including:
Budget vs. actual cost analysis
Lessons learned documentation
Customer feedback and survey completion
Support cross-functional value creation:
With Marketing: job site photos for case studies
Engineering: support technical papers for industry conference