Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Posted Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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At NELCO, we not only conceive and realize the world’s most advanced shielding projects, we initiate something even more ingenious:
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Position Title:

Project Manager

Reports To:

General Manager

Department/

Location:

Projects – Houston, Texas

Approval Date: 2024

FLSA Status:
Exempt

The Construction Project Manager (PM) will work alongside the Project Supervisor (PS) to oversee a project from turnover through construction, close-out, and final billing. This role ensures compliance with NELCO processes, delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction. The PM will initiate, manage, and control all project documentation and provide ongoing project management support, including punch list and close-out.

Additionally, the PM will manage the Project Supervisor, maintain positive client relationships, and ensure clear communication with project team members, including owners, design team members, and NELCO management.

• Work collaboratively with PS to determine scope, develop project schedule requirements, and coordinate purchasing and installation
• Work with design partners (leading the efforts) to ensure that design timeline and proper scope is incorporated into project documents
• Work with project team to establish the proper CMP (Construction Management Plan) and ensure that PS is establishing a safe and healthy work environment on all projects
• Initiate and develop operational job budget for approval by Project Executive
• Work collaboratively with PS to develop initial project schedule, as well as updates
• Follow established ISO policies and procedures
• Review and establish priorities with Project Executive
• Review and interpret project scope and requirements for subcontractor performance based off project specifications, plans and drawings
• Establish logs and track throughout the duration of the project for submittals, RFI’s, PCO’s, Owner Change Orders, and P&D (Purchase & Delivery for long lead items)
• Verify job readiness and coordinate installation of materials with PS to allow installation to be performed in an efficient, safe, and timely fashion
• Exert a positive effect on the overall success and profitability of projects
• Participate with other division personnel in establishing, setting, and attaining goals to develop new methods, techniques, systems, and ideas to improve performance
• Work directly with PS for material acquisition
• Ensures that QMS policies and procedures are adhered to throughout project lifecycle

No supervisory responsibilities for this position.

• Knowledge of RF shielding and installation; experience in a commercial and/or medical facilities setting preferred
• Minimum 7 years’ scheduling experience;
  Microsoft Project software experience preferred
• Strong leadership and organizational skills; ability to supervise others
• Knowledge of OSHA and general industry safety practices and OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Understanding of contract language and ability to define scopes of work
• Experience with budget process, cost coding, and cost control; strong analytical skills including forecasting and reporting experience
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple projects; strong problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; strong interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project accounting software (Timberline experience a plus)
• Understanding of RFI, PCO, and change order processes, PO, SOV, complete requisition process, and subcontract negotiation and award…