Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Take ownership of a high-profile utility project in Texas. Join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline and progression.

About Our Client

This position will take ownership of a major utility-focused capital project involving large-scale civil, structural, mechanical, and process systems construction. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving project performance, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring successful delivery from preconstruction through closeout. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing technically challenging projects that have a direct impact on local communities and critical public infrastructure.

Job Description

• Lead all aspects of project execution, including safety, budget, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Manage project teams consisting of Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, field personnel, and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and cost reports.
• Oversee procurement strategies, subcontract negotiations, and major equipment buyouts.
• Review and manage project schedules to identify risks and ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, engineers, consultants, utility districts, and municipal stakeholders.
• Drive successful change management, contract administration, and claims avoidance efforts.
• Lead progress meetings and executive-level project reporting.
• Partner with field leadership to resolve operational challenges and maintain productivity goals.
• Mentor and develop junior construction professionals within the business.
• Support business development initiatives and participate in pursuit strategy discussions for future work.

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

A successful 'Senior Project Manager' should have:

• 10+ years of construction experience within large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing projects valued at $20M+.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, project controls, scheduling, cost management, and procurement.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Experience overseeing self-perform operations and subcontractor-driven scopes.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Project Manager position in Austin.
• Salary range of $185,000 to $205,000.
• Long-term project pipeline throughout Texas.
• High-profile infrastructure projects with significant community impact.
• Strong support structure and established project teams.
• Clear progression path into Operations Manager, Project Executive, or Regional Leadership roles.
• Competitive compensation package, bonus potential, vehicle allowance, and comprehensive benefits.

Interested? If you're currently leading complex infrastructure projects and are open to discussing your long-term career goals, we'd welcome a confidential conversation. Even if the timing isn't right today, we're always interested in connecting with experienced construction professionals in the Texas market.