Job Description
Acara Solutions is seeking a skilled Construction Project Manager to join our client on a Full Time Direct Hire opportunity located in Austin, TX or Houston, TX. This position will oversee the execution of large-scale Electrical and Automation construction projects within a high-tech factory environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, construction management expertise, and a commitment to safety and quality in fast-paced, complex projects.
Here is what you will get :
Compensation : 140-180k, DOE
Duration : Direct Hire
What to Expect
As a Construction Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the construction of manufacturing facilities. You will serve as the primary coordinator of field operations, working cross-functionally with base build, construction engineering, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multidisciplinary teams including Project Coordinators, Buyers, Superintendents, and craft labor.
- Oversee all phases of electrical construction from planning through execution and closeout.
- Champion job site safety and construction quality standards.
- Conduct constructability reviews to identify opportunities for design optimization.
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget with effective change control processes.
- Identify and mitigate risks while seizing opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with internal teams such as engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and commissioning.
- Ensure alignment with the client's quality assurance and control protocols.
Required Skills / Qualifications :
A minimum of 7 years of experience managing large-scale commercial or industrial construction projectsStrong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to effectively present informationHigh proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, and scheduling software (Microsoft Projects) able to identify and implement the best method to communicate or plan a project and scopesProficiency in reading, interpreting, and managing changes to construction design documents with ability to provide constructability feedbackAbility to travel to various project locations as needed (up to 50%), often on short notice