Project Manager

Merit General Contractors • Mcallen, TX

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, planning, execution, financial performance, and successful delivery of assigned commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout. This role serves as the primary point of accountability for project success and works closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field leadership to ensure every project is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Project Manager develops and maintains project budgets, forecasts, contracts, procurement plans, change management, owner billings, project documentation, and client communication. The PM partners closely with the Superintendent to coordinate schedule, field operations, quality, safety, logistics, and issue resolution. This individual is expected to identify risks early, protect Merit’s contractual and financial position, maintain accurate WIP forecasts, and lead the project team with urgency and professionalism. The Project Manager also develops Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers. Success is measured by safety, schedule, profitability, forecasting accuracy, quality, client satisfaction, timely closeout, and the development of a high-performing project team.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Proficient in Procore for project financials, contracts, RFIs, submittals, drawings, meetings, change management, documentation, punch lists, and closeout.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project for schedule development, updates, progress tracking, critical path review, and recovery planning.
• Proficient with Bluebeam for drawing review, markups, overlays, document comparison, and coordination.
• Strong ability to analyze project financial data, forecasts, schedules, and operational reports.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive commercial construction experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial construction projects from startup through closeout.
• Strong knowledge of project financial management, contracts, procurement, scheduling, change management, and closeout.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• OSHA 30 or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects from preconstruction and turnover through final completion, closeout, and warranty transition.
• Develop the project execution plan, communication plan, procurement strategy, and administrative setup.
• Lead subcontractor buyout and ensure scopes are complete, coordinated, and consistent with the estimate and contract documents.
• Manage owner contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, insurance requirements, and project contractual obligations.
• Develop, maintain, and manage the project budget, commitments, cost-to-complete, contingency, and profitability.
• Prepare accurate monthly project forecasts and WIP information, including revenue, cost, margin, risk, and cash-flow considerations.
• Prepare and manage owner billings and coordinate timely subcontractor pay application review.
• Lead project change management, including identification, pricing, documentation, negotiation, approval, and incorporation of changes.
• Monitor RFIs, submittals, procurement, long-lead items, and design decisions to protect the project schedule.
• Partner with the Superintendent to develop, maintain, and update the Microsoft Project schedule and recovery plans when required.
• Lead owner/architect/contractor meetings and communicate project status, decisions, risks, and required actions.
• Maintain strong working relationships with owners, design professionals, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify project risks early and develop mitigation, recovery, and escalation plans.
• Review subcontractor performance and enforce contractual, schedule, safety, quality, and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate with Accounting on billing, collections, subcontractor payments, lien releases, and project financial reporting.
• Ensure Procore is maintained as the current and complete project-management system of record.
• Lead project closeout, including punch list, commissioning, O&M manuals, warranties, as-builts, training, final billing, and contract completion.
• Mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers through delegation, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Participate in client presentations, project interviews, preconstruction activities, and lessons-learned reviews.
• Represent Merit professionally and protect the company’s reputation, relationships, contractual rights, and financial interests.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level