Description

Schnabel is looking for a Project Manager to join our Preconstruction team in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience working with geotechnical or heavy civil construction firms on the construction side or the preconstruction side with the ability to close deals and grow our business. Your main responsibility is to build relationships and successfully win us profitable work.

 

Schnabel was founded in 1959 in Washington DC and has grown to become one of the nation’s top geostructural contractors. Family owned and operated. This role will report directly to the Regional Vice President and work closely with our preconstruction and operations team members.

 

Schnabel’s work includes installation of soil nail walls, piles, lagging, walers, tiebacks, and braces for support of excavation projects. We also take on challenging projects with underpinning, grouting, tunneling, and unique structural support. Candidates having direct construction experience and familiarity with our work are preferred.

 

Job Responsibilities

Lead sales and business development activities in specific marketIdentify the best clients, opportunities, and technologiesDevelop an overall strategy for building client relationshipsCoordinate with other team members to determine the best way to build the project and win the workEstimating, engineering, writing, site visits, and client meetingsPrepare and deliver proposals to clientsNegotiating the contractCoordinating designs and submittalsFacilitate turning over the project to the Operations Team after project awardDevelop and maintain relationships with clients and engineersIdentify and implement improvements to processes, procedures and products

 

Qualifications

Bachelors in civil engineering, construction engineering, or construction management preferred5+ years of heavy civil construction or geotechnical estimating and/or project management experienceAbility and willingness to travelExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to perform critical thinking and creative problem solving

 

Benefits

Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance401(k) with company matchGenerous PTO plan and paid HolidaysCompany bonus planCompany vehicle or vehicle allowanceAdditional incentives are individualized per person

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an E-Verify employer.