Project Manager Jobs in Ponder, TX (NOW HIRING)

Job Description: Project Manager

Job Purpose Paragraph

This position is responsible for managing and coordinating the construction process from preconstruction handoff through project closeout. The Project Manager performs a key role in project planning, budgeting, procurement, contract administration, and project controls while ensuring compliance with both public and private project requirements. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate documentation, managing subcontractor performance, and coordinating communication between owners, architects, consultants, and internal teams. The Project Manager must ensure construction activities progress according to the approved schedule and budget while minimizing risk and maintaining a high level of professionalism and transparency.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Client Management

• Represent 3i in all interactions with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders

• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, and consultants

• Lead project teams and provide direction to field staff, subcontractors, and vendors

• Facilitate Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings and other coordination meetings

• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to stakeholders and internal leadership

• Maintain professionalism and responsiveness consistent with 3i’s brand and values

Project Planning & Execution

• Participate in project estimating and budget

• Lead project startup including kickoff, scope review, and execution planning

• Develop and maintain project schedules and milestone tracking

• Coordinate with Superintendents to manage subcontractor sequencing and production

• Ensure construction activities adhere to schedule and quality expectations

• Adjust project plans and execution strategies as project conditions evolve

Financial Management & Contract Administration

• Develop and manage project budgets, GMPs, and cost-loaded schedules where applicable

• Monitor project costs, cash flow, and financial performance

• Maintain KPI’s and Financial projections

• Review and submit owner payment applications and manage subcontractor billing

• Prepare and manage potential change orders (PCOs) and change orders (COs)

• Create and Manage subcontractor contracts, purchase orders, and procurement activities

• Ensure subcontractor insurance compliance and contract adherence

Documentation & Project Controls

• Manage RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and project correspondence using Procore or similar management software

• Maintain project logs including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, procurement, and decision logs

• Ensure all project documentation is maintained in an organized, audit-ready format

• Identify documentation gaps or scope issues that may lead to risk or claims

• Track project performance metrics and support reporting requirements

• Ensure all safety related documentations are distributed to subcontractors

• Set expectations for safety

Public / Bond Compliance & Procurement

• Ensure compliance with public owner requirements including procurement procedures and reporting standards

• Support bid processes including ITBs, RFQs, and RFPs as required

• Maintain documentation in compliance with public audit and reporting requirements

• Ensure subcontractors comply with public project requirements including documentation and reporting

Quality Control & Compliance, Safety

• Support constructability reviews and preconstruction planning efforts

• Perform quality control reviews to ensure compliance with plans and specifications

• Ensure adherence to permitting, regulatory, and contract requirements

• Support safety program enforcement in coordination with field teams

• Enforce safety program and participate in safety reviews as needed

Project Closeout

• Coordinate final inspections and punch list completion

• Manage project closeout including O&M manuals, warranties, and as-built documentation

• Ensure all closeout documentation is complete and compliant with contract requirements

• Manage substantial completion, final acceptance, and warranty coordination

Technical Skills

• OSHA 30 Certification required

• Procore project management software expertise

• Bluebeam experience

• Proficiency at Microsoft Projects

• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Excel, Word, Teams)

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

• Strong understanding of construction contracts and documentation workflows

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant construction experience as a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager

• Experience managing new or renovation of commercial or public-sector construction projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred but not required

• Strong understanding of contracts, project controls, and estimating fundamentals

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

• High level of organization and attention to detail

• Experience with public-sector work (K-12, municipal, government) preferred

• Familiarity with CMAR/CSP delivery methods preferred

• PMP Certification preferred

3i offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. 3i stands for Integrity, Innovation and Information. Our purpose is to design and build the best solution for our clients. Our values are driven by strong client relationships rooted in honesty, integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to quality and excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug/smoke-free workplace. However, we do require drug and background checks for employment.