Augustine Talent Group is hiring: Lead Project Manager in Houston

Position Overview

Our client is hiring for a Lead Project Manager oversees all awarded projects, driving profitability, quality, and client satisfaction. This role bridges estimating, project execution, and team leadership , ensuring jobs are completed on time, under budget, and to our client's company standards. Reports directly to the President.

Core Responsibilities

Preconstruction & Estimating Support

• Provide field knowledge to the estimating department.
• Perform onsite/walking bids for potential clients, including measurement verification.
• Review bids to identify gaps in scope.
• Review awarded contracts for errors, omissions, and revisions.
• Maintain <3-day turnaround time on bid support and contract reviews.

Project Kick-Off & Planning

• Conduct turnover meetings or review turnover video (depending on job size).
• Request and approve paint submittals and samples.
• Develop written project plans before job start.
• Collaborate with Superintendent and Lead Painter to assign foremen.
• Review specs to identify at least 10% cost savings via equipment, labor, and material adjustments.

Project Management & Execution

• Conduct site visits (frequency based on project size).
• Walk jobs with GC and Foremen, ensuring scope compliance and quality.
• Identify issues, scope gaps, and potential change orders (>45% GP target).
• Attend onsite meetings and lead bi-weekly job meetings with APM and Superintendent.
• Track punch list completion — keep within defined percentage threshold.
• Ensure proper sequencing: work performed as bid, minimizing rework.
• Monitor profitability ( job GP >35%).

Financial & Billing Management

• Update Schedule of Values for each job by required monthly deadlines.
• Maintain WIP reports and update accounting as needed.
• Update and maintain the Billing Forecast monthly.
• Support collections: assist accounting with client communication on late payments.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage Assistant PMs, Superintendents, and Foremen.
• Hire, train, conduct performance reviews, and manage terminations.
• Mentor team members, providing direction and feedback.
• Approve PTO requests for the PM department.
• Approve equipment purchases and rentals.

Subcontractor Oversight

• Issue subcontractor agreements.
• Verify and approve weekly subcontractor billings.
• Ensure subcontracted work meets company standards.

Client & Stakeholder Relations

• Build trust and maintain relationships with General Contractors.
• Respond to GC/client inquiries promptly.
• Deliver change orders and address escalated issues.
• Maintain positive NPS scores from GC feedback.
• Attend weekly executive and WIP meetings with leadership.

Key Deliverables

• Job Profitability: >35%
• Change Orders: >45% GP
• Bid/Contract Review: <3-day turnaround
• Cost Savings: 10% savings identified in each job plan
• Reporting: On-time updates of WIP, schedule of values, and billing forecasts
• Punch List: Completion within set threshold
• Team Management: Fully staffed, trained, and high-performing project team
• GC Feedback: Strong NPS ratings and client relationships

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years in Project Management (paint/drywall preferred).
• Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent; OSHA 30 certification; ongoing safety, skills, and management training.

Skills:

• Blueprint reading
• OST/Quick Bid, Procore, PlanGrid
• Microsoft 365 proficiency
• Strong sales/negotiation, problem-solving, and financial acumen
• Effective delegation, planning, and team leadership