Sr. Construction Project Manager
About The Position
ZT Systems is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join its Construction Management team. The role oversees projects involving engineering lab buildouts, manufacturing facility expansions, and energy and utility upgrades, taking a hands-on approach from design and planning through procurement, implementation, and turnover. The position serves as a key interface between internal operations and research and development stakeholders, the construction management team, and architectural and engineering partners. It calls for construction knowledge—particularly of mechanical and electrical building systems—alongside project management skills. Experience with manufacturing or industrial facilities is highly desired but not required. The role is based on-site in Georgetown, Texas, and includes occasional domestic travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, or comparable experience.
- 4–8 years of experience in construction, construction management, or facilities management in an engineering and/or project manager role.
- Construction project management experience from design through planning and procurement, implementation, and turnover.
- Proficiency in reading and assessing construction plans and specifications.
- Ability to partner effectively with technical stakeholders to define requirements and verify that solutions meet their needs.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in contracting and budget management.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar authoring tools, and Autodesk Build, PlanGrid, or similar electronic plan room applications.
- Demonstrated technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment and building systems for large academic, healthcare, commercial, and/or industrial projects.
- Experience related to the design and/or construction of data centers, test labs, or industrial facilities.
- Experience planning, designing, or constructing manufacturing or industrial facilities.
Responsibilities
- Assess stakeholders’ technical needs and translate requests into project requirements.
- Lead construction scope reviews with internal engineering and operations teams, as well as engineering and architectural firms.
- Oversee planning, design, budgeting, permitting, and construction for new laboratory and manufacturing space and facility expansions.
- Manage construction documents in the electronic plan room, including plans, specifications, RFIs, and submittals.
- Partner with construction management firms to develop contractor scopes of work, conduct bid reviews, make award recommendations, and initiate construction contracts.
- Manage construction sites and coordinate work between ZT production and contractors.
- Review proposed changes for effectiveness and their impact on cost and schedule.
- Establish and operate project management systems for scheduling, contracting, budget tracking, and procurement.
- Facilitate turnover of completed projects to engineering, operations, and facilities management stakeholders.
- Assess facility power and cooling capacity proactively against forecast business needs.
- Develop and comply with company project specifications and local requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Eligibility for a performance-based annual bonus.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
- Parental leave and family care support programs.
- Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities.
- Matching gifts and volunteer programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
