Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

ARREIS CONSTRUCTION GROUP

Senior Project Manager – Heavy Civil Construction

Location: Houston, Texas-
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Heavy Civil Construction | Infrastructure | Site Development | Underground Utilities
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer / Executive Leadership

About Arreis Construction Group

Arreis Construction Group is a growing civil construction and infrastructure company specializing in earthwork, underground utilities, storm drainage, detention systems, concrete construction, and large-scale site development.

We deliver complex projects for municipalities, commercial clients, general contractors, and major infrastructure organizations. Our reputation is built on quality execution, accountability, strong client relationships, and a commitment to safety.

As we continue expanding our project portfolio, we are seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager who brings exceptional leadership, technical expertise, financial discipline, and the ability to successfully manage complex construction projects from mobilization through final closeout.

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, coordination, financial performance, and successful execution of major civil construction projects.

This position requires a highly experienced, hands-on construction leader capable of taking full ownership of assigned projects while directing superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and project support personnel.

The ideal candidate is proactive, decisive, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing complex earthwork, drainage, underground utility, and site development operations.

We are seeking a professional who does more than oversee construction activities. We want a leader who anticipates challenges, protects project profitability, drives accountability, and consistently delivers results.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Assume full responsibility for assigned projects from preconstruction and mobilization through completion and closeout.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project management plans, construction schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Direct daily construction operations in coordination with field superintendents and project teams.
• Oversee multiple construction work fronts, subcontractors, and critical-path activities.
• Establish project milestones and proactively address schedule delays, field conflicts, and operational challenges.
• Conduct regular site visits and maintain a strong field presence to ensure quality, productivity, and accountability.
• Coordinate with engineers, owners, inspectors, and general contractors to resolve technical and operational issues.
• Ensure all work complies with approved plans, specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.

Financial Management & Cost Control

• Maintain complete ownership of project budgets, cost projections, and profitability.
• Monitor labor, equipment, materials, subcontractor costs, and production rates against established budgets.
• Prepare and maintain cost-to-complete forecasts and project financial reports.
• Review committed costs, purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and vendor expenditures.
• Identify cost overruns early and implement corrective action.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, additional work authorizations, and contract modifications.
• Oversee monthly progress billings, pay applications, and revenue projections.
• Work closely with accounting and executive leadership to monitor cash flow, billing accuracy, and collections.
• Protect company margins through disciplined financial management and strategic decision-making.

Scheduling & Field Operations

• Develop and maintain detailed baseline schedules, look-ahead schedules, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, materials, subcontractors, and site logistics.
• Monitor construction productivity and ensure resources are allocated efficiently.
• Lead weekly project coordination and progress meetings.
• Identify potential conflicts involving utilities, site conditions, drainage, excavation, and construction sequencing.
• Ensure materials, submittals, equipment, and subcontractor commitments align with project schedules.
• Work closely with field leadership to minimize downtime, rework, and unnecessary expenses.

Technical Construction Management

• Provide technical oversight for heavy civil construction activities, including:
• • Mass excavation, grading, and earthmoving.
  • Detention ponds and stormwater management infrastructure.
  • Storm drainage systems and underground utilities.
  • Excavation, trenching, backfill, and compaction.
  • Concrete structures, paving, and site improvements.
  • Erosion control, dewatering, and site stabilization.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and engineering documents.
• Coordinate survey, testing, inspections, and quality control activities.
• Manage differing site conditions and develop practical field solutions.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project owners, general contractors, engineers, and key stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships that support repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Lead owner meetings and provide accurate project status reports.
• Manage client expectations while maintaining contractual compliance.
• Identify potential future project opportunities and support company business development initiatives.
• Represent Arreis Construction Group with professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.

Team Leadership & Accountability

• Lead and mentor project engineers, assistant project managers, superintendents, and project support staff.
• Establish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and reporting procedures.
• Hold project teams accountable for schedules, budgets, safety, quality, and deliverables.
• Promote effective communication between field operations, project management, accounting, and executive leadership.
• Develop scalable project management practices that support continued company growth.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Enforce company safety standards, OSHA requirements, and project-specific safety plans.
• Ensure proper excavation, trenching, equipment operation, and environmental protection practices.
• Oversee quality assurance, inspections, testing, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, daily reports, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and closeout records.
• Ensure successful project turnover, final inspections, punch-list completion, and contractual closeout.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction project management experience, with significant experience in heavy civil construction.
• At least 5 years managing large-scale civil infrastructure projects in a senior project management or comparable leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience with earthwork, storm drainage, detention ponds, underground utilities, and site development.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex construction projects, including scheduling, financial oversight, and field execution.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, cost estimating, job costing, change order management, and progress billing.
• Experience supervising superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project or comparable scheduling software, and construction project management platforms.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and construction schedules.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent substantial field experience.
• Experience managing projects valued at $5 million or more.
• Experience with airport infrastructure, municipal public works, commercial site development, or large-scale stormwater management projects.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, and Monday.com.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience working with public agencies, engineering consultants, and major general contractors.
• Strong background in production tracking, equipment utilization, and cost forecasting.

What Success Looks Like

The successful Senior Project Manager will demonstrate the ability to:

• Deliver assigned projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Maintain accurate financial reporting and protect project profitability.
• Anticipate project risks before they become costly problems.
• Build high-performing field teams with clear accountability.
• Maintain excellent relationships with owners, engineers, and general contractors.
• Establish effective project controls and reporting systems.
• Successfully transition into leadership of additional major projects as the company continues to grow.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a results-driven construction professional with an ownership mentality.

This individual is comfortable making decisions, leading from the field, managing demanding schedules, and holding teams accountable. They understand that successful project management requires technical knowledge, financial discipline, strong communication, and decisive leadership.

The right candidate will bring the experience and confidence to independently lead significant construction projects while becoming a trusted member of Arreis Construction Group's leadership team.

Why Join Arreis Construction Group?

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing construction company with an expanding portfolio of major infrastructure projects.

At Arreis, your experience, leadership, and ability to execute will have a direct impact on our continued growth and success.

Arreis Construction Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.