Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction Manager Parks & Recreation Projects
Location: Houston, TX
Compensation: $110,000- 130,000 (Company vehicle/allowance, fuel card, EZ-Tag included) + bonuses
Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Family-First Flexibility

About the Company

Driven by a team of young, energetic professionals, this firm has become a premier outdoor construction leader in Houston. Specializing in parks, playgrounds, monuments, and amenity centers, they bring visionary landscape-architecture projects to life with precision and care. With most work completed by in-house crews, the company prides itself on craftsmanship, collaboration, and creating outdoor environments that inspire and endure. Their philosophy is simple: Elevating Designs. Building Results.

About the Role

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in the field and enjoys solving complex technical challenges? We are seeking a Construction Manager with extensive experience in grading and drainage to oversee community-focused projects across the Greater Houston area. This is a field-driven role90% of your time will be on-site, leading crews, managing project execution, and collaborating directly with architects, owners, and stakeholders.

Our projects range from neighborhood pocket parks to large-scale recreation and amenity centers. Every project begins with raw land and transforms into a space that serves communities for decades. If you're someone who enjoys tackling unique challenges, leading teams, and seeing your work take shape on the ground, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Oversee construction of parks, playgrounds, recreation centers, and community spaces ($1M- $5M projects)
• Lead in-house construction crews and selected subcontractors to ensure high-quality, efficient execution
• Use laser levels and technical expertise to manage grading and drainage plans with accuracy
• Visit multiple job sites daily to manage progress across projects in various stages
• Work hands-on when needed to move projects forward and solve on-site challenges
• Collaborate with landscape architects and owners during pre-construction meetings, approvals, and final completions
• Ensure compliance with project plans, safety standards, and design requirements
• Represent the company professionally with architects, owners, and municipal stakeholders

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in construction, with deep knowledge of grading and drainage
• Proficiency in reading civil and landscape construction plans (grading, elevations, drainage, concrete, utilities, specialty features)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate crews
• Problem-solving mindset- able to think critically and resolve challenges in the field
• Basic computer skills with the ability to communicate professionally via email
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus, but not required