Construction Manager - Leading Realestate Developer - Houston

Houston, Texas Permanent USD120,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Construction Manager professional to join a well-capitalized real estate development organization delivering large-scale commercial projects. This role offers end-to-end project ownership, from preconstruction and design management through construction delivery, closeout, and transition to operations.
  • Ability to join one of the highest awarded Realestate Developers in Houston
  • Lead high-profile ground-up commercial developments

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded real estate development organization known for delivering impactful projects that create lasting value for communities and stakeholders. Backed by a strong portfolio and a robust pipeline of future developments, the business continues to expand its presence across attractive growth markets. Employees are given significant autonomy, direct exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to influence high-profile projects throughout the full development lifecycle. This combination of entrepreneurial culture, long-term vision, and continued investment makes it an attractive environment for ambitious development professionals looking to accelerate their careers.

Job Description

Reporting into senior development leadership, the Development Manager, Construction will act as the owner's representative and lead the successful execution of multiple commercial development projects.

  • Manage the full project lifecycle from preconstruction through turnover and closeout
  • Lead architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to achieve project goals
  • Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and reporting
  • Oversee procurement activities, contractor selection, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations
  • Monitor construction progress, quality, safety, risk, and compliance requirements
  • Coordinate permitting, entitlement, utility, and agency approval processes
  • Provide regular project updates to internal leadership, lenders, investors, and key stakeholders

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
  • 5-10 years of commercial construction project management experience
  • Experience delivering ground-up commercial projects including office, industrial, retail, multifamily, hospitality, or mixed-use developments
  • Prior experience working for a general contractor, developer, owner's representative, or institutional owner preferred
  • Strong understanding of construction means and methods, project budgeting, cost controls, scheduling, and risk management
  • Experience administering AIA contracts and managing various delivery methods including GMP/CMAR, Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build
  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and/or Primavera P6 preferred
  • PMP, LEED AP, OSHA 30, or similar certifications considered advantageous
  • Strong negotiation, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a growing development platform with a robust project pipeline
  • High level of ownership and influence over project outcomes
  • Exposure to complex, large-scale commercial developments
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment
  • Strong career growth potential as the organization continues to expand
  • Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
Contact
Garrett Gale
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7123049

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Houston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Garrett Gale
Job Reference
JN-102026-7123049
 

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