Project Manager - Houston, United States - American Track

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    Job Type

    Full-time

    Description

    At American Track, the Project Manager ensures projects are successfully delivered on time and on budget. The Project Manager continually collaborates with owners, superintendents, area managers, engineers and subcontractors to define project needs, create estimates, budgets, manage equipment logistics, addresses any issues that may affect project parameters, and ensures contractual specifications are met. The Project Manager is self-motivated and follows quality standards and ensures the highest level of safety compliance for all projects.

    What You'll do:

    • Collaborates with and maintains thorough communication with owners, internal project team, and subcontractors.
    • Maintains updated and detailed knowledge of project scope, plans, drawings, specifications, estimates, and contractual requirements
    • Works with leadership to establish project estimates, budgets, timelines, and goals
    • Reviews project budgets regularly and reports any variables and concerns to leadership
    • Keeps management apprised of all project variables in order to mitigate and manage risk
    • Works with the project team to adjust manpower to efficiently complete each project and to coordinate effective schedule changes
    • Enforces safety and quality control policies among employees and subcontractors to ensure the project runs smoothly and on schedule
    • Monitors and reports on the progress of each project
    • Plans inspections and obtains construction permits from local authorities
    • Orders the appropriate equipment and manages equipment logistics
    • Keeps track of material stock and orders
    • Ensure the job site is safe, clean, and orderly
    • Complies with company, local, and federal rules, policies, and procedures - wear required safety equipment, respond to and act on safety concerns.
    Why You'll Love Working for Us:
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage
    • PTO and Holidays
    • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Short Term Disability Insurance
    • 401K
    Requirements

    Education:
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or Construction Management, preferred
    Work Experience Required:
    • 2+ years in construction or project management
    • 3+ years in maintenance, new construction operations, and processes
    Skills & Knowledge Required:
    • Knowledge of rail maintenance and/or commercial construction operations
    • Knowledge of local, state, federal regulations for quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to motivate team members on job site
    • Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
    • Advanced proficiency in MS office
    • Ability to work in fluid environments, highly flexible and able to set/adjust priorities with market needs.
    • Excellent planning and time management abilities