
Project Manager
Houston, TXFull-timeSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Project Manager directs multiple field projects of moderate risk, scope, and complexity, often involving multiple craft disciplines. The role works independently under general management direction, guides lower-level project managers, and develops client-related business opportunities. It also requires travel to assigned project sites as needed; eligible travel assignments receive per diem under company policy.
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Job Summary
The Project Manager is primarily responsible for providing overall direction and managing multiple field projects of moderate level risk, scope and complexity, usually involving multiple craft disciplines; as well as developing new business opportunities relative to a particular Client, groups of Clients or geographical area. Works independently; subject to policies and general management direction. Provides guidance to lower-level PMs on policies and procedures, where applicable.
Travel Requirements: Must be willing and able to travel to assigned project site locations as required. Per diem will be provided for eligible travel assignments in accordance with company policy.
Essential Functions
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Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its “Core Values.”
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Represents the Company at all times with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
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Initiates and maintains liaison with client to facilitate construction activities, including assessing scope of work and resources required to successfully complete project.
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Represents Company at bid meetings, project meetings, strategy meetings, etc. as applicable to the project.
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Establishes project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy, including preparing or overseeing complete estimate for selected project with a detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, and contracting.
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Plans, organizes and staffs key field positions through operational department heads or subordinate project/construction managers.
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Supervises and/or monitors through administrative direction of on-site field supervision to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Investigates potentially serious situations and implements corrective measures as necessary.
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Provides technical assistance (i.e., interpretation of drawings) and recommends construction methods and equipment as required. Initiates and maintains extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
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Responsible for profit/loss accountability for projects managed. Manages financial aspects of contracts to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintains good relationship with client. Confirms project billings and collections are current.
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Develops new business opportunities relative to a particular Client, groups of Clients, or geographical area.
Qualifications
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4-year degree in Mechanical, Civil or Industrial Engineering, or Construction Management; or combination of equivalent education and 10 years job-related experience if no degree
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8+ years job-related experience, prior project management/P&L experience preferred; includes 4+ years supervisory experience
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Project Management Certification from PMI preferred
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Strong understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes and standards and their impact on project activities
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Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; good negotiation skills
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Strong knowledge of construction, design, finance and project management
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Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Excel
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Demonstrated ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize performance
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Proven track record of bringing projects in on time, on schedule, within budget, and safely
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Ability to manage occasional heavy workloads with time sensitive deadlines, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting project objectives
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Demonstrated dependability and self-motivation to work on projects; take initiative to resolve problems; understand resources available and use resources effectively to generate solutions
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Full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance. Some employees may also be eligible for paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a performance or safety bonus program.
At Matrix, we are dedicated to building a culture of engagement, respect, collaboration and teamwork. We encourage all whose experience aligns with the listed qualifications to apply and explore joining our organization.
EEO/M/F/Disability/Vets Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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How this job compares
Set against the 22,586 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Texas median$110–177K/yr778 salary ranges
- Texas median$49–61/hr40 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,873 open Project Manager jobs in Texas and 22,586 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (19,514 postings).
- Education
- 12,346 of the 22,586 open Project Manager jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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