Project Manager - El Paso, TX
- El Paso, TX, USA
- Full-Time
- On-Site
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and support complex civil infrastructure projects within our Civil West operations. The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in water/wastewater, concrete, or heavy civil construction, along with the capability to manage projects that involve substantial self-perform work.
This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of impactful projects while contributing to a collaborative, safety-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall contract administration, technical oversight, and operational leadership for mid-sized construction projects.
- Develop and implement the project safety plan, promoting a strong culture of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Ensure project delivery aligns with design specifications, budget parameters, resource planning, quality standards, and established schedules.
- Understand client objectives and propose value engineering solutions that improve functionality, cost efficiency, and schedule performance.
- Monitor project performance and prepare regular reports related to safety metrics, cost forecasting, and schedule progress.
- Negotiate, award, and administer subcontracts and major purchase orders, including oversight of progress payments and schedule compliance.
- Interpret, communicate, and enforce contractual requirements and supporting documentation.
- Lead and coordinate project closeout activities to ensure successful completion.
- Identify, evaluate, and manage project risks and opportunities to optimize outcomes.
Design-Build Project Responsibilities
- Oversee design progress to ensure quality, compliance, coordination, constructability, and timely deliverables.
- Support the development and execution of a comprehensive design management and quality plan, including periodic audits.
- Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, proactively addressing challenges and managing expectations.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 4+ years of progressive construction experience, with demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain a strong safety culture in accordance with HSE regulations and best practices.
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction materials, specifications, building codes, industry regulations, and quality management standards.
- Strong project planning, organizational, and time-management skills, including experience managing budgets and schedules.
- Ability to assess and mitigate project risks while capitalizing on opportunities.
- Strong relationship-building skills with clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management/scheduling software, with adaptability to emerging technologies.