Perry Group: Project Construction Manager; Petrochemical

Why Louis Perry? The Perry Group, Ltd., a CDM Smith company, is a full-service, design-build, general construction and construction management firm. PGL provides full-service solutions—plant betterment, facilities and infrastructure improvements, comprehensive environmental and water services, and specialty offerings to various industries.

Location: Houston, Texas area (Petrochemical experience preferred)

Job Description:

The Perry Group is seeking a Project Construction Manager in the Houston, Texas area with Petrochemical experience.

• Provides overall administrative and technical direction for projects. May direct several different size projects independently or through subordinate Construction Managers.
• Responsible for PGL overall safety program (i.e. administration of Safety Manuals, Training, Job Safety Report, etc.).
• Responsible for overall scheduling management of all PGL construction projects and ensuring Construction Managers are adequately trained in use of scheduling software.
• Responsible for estimating construction costs for PGL proposals.
• Responsible for assisting in developing Bid Packages and defining Scopes of Work under the supervision of the Director of Construction/President or Project Manager.
• Responsible for overseeing total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budgets and schedule.
• Responsible for verifying quality assurance and control are being followed by PGL on-site personnel (quality procedures and forms are being properly utilized).
• Plans, coordinates and/or supervises field activities of all PGL personnel on assigned projects. Authorizes/approves all project personnel transactions (expense reports, etc.), purchase requisitions, change request, etc., under supervision of Director of Construction/President or Project Manager.
• Ensures all field personnel adhere to all company, client and project policies, procedures, standards, etc. (verifies all PGL personnel are properly trained).
• Maintains official project log and documentation files for all projects.
• Visits job sites regularly as required for training, job audits, meetings, etc.
• Verifies/approves punch list and final inspections are performed and correct.
• Monitors manpower and budget requirements in collaboration with appropriate project management personnel to anticipate the need for on-site personnel changes.

• Five (5) or more years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Eight (8) or more years of relevant experience with an Associate degree.
• Fifteen (15) or more years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.

The Bachelor’s or Associate degree must be in Construction Management, Engineering, or a similar technical field.

• Experience in the petrochemical industry.

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• Strong computer aptitude.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Team player attitude.
• Strong understanding of building materials and construction terminology; knowledge of procedures for production of construction documents.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Cost conscious.
• Passionate.
• Work overtime as required.
• Strong knowledge of construction management.
• Ability to work with architects, engineers and contractors.
• Team player, dependable, gets along with coworkers.

The Perry Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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