Fall Protection Project Manager

Brief Description

Founded in 1966, LJB Inc. is a national engineering firm offering services such as civil and structural engineering, geospatial solutions, and safety and environmental consulting. Our diverse expertise and nationwide reach enable us to serve clients across the United States and internationally. Within our Safety Practice, we are dedicated to advancing fall protection, developing smarter, safer, and more effective solutions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Fall Protection Project Manager to join our Safety practice in our Houston, Texas office. This role involves coordinating and leading fall protection projects, ensuring timely project delivery, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Essential Functions

• Leverage technical knowledge of codes, standards, and safety systems to oversee construction documents and project management from design to installation.
• Maintain resource assignments using an ERP system.
• Develop proposals, budgets, and schedules for new projects.
• Manage project budgets and ensure adherence to LJB standards and applicable codes.
• Maintain and develop client relationships to keep them informed about project progress.
• Collaborate with internal project team members to meet project deadlines and LJB quality expectations.
• Conduct quality control reviews to ensure compliance with LJB standards and applicable codes.
• Mentor engineers, project managers, safety professionals, and designers to develop and grow the team.
• Frequent travel to project sites to understand customer needs and develop recommended scopes of work (up to 30%).

Additional Responsibilities and Duties

• Engage subconsultants and subcontractors as needed to supplement in-house capabilities.
• Show strong leadership skills and teamwork to support project success and team growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project manager experience in construction of new and existing buildings or renovations utilizing steel and concrete.
• Experience with fall protection system projects.
• Professional Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in project or construction management, engineering, or safety.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification preferred.

Core Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Able to traverse worksites in various weather conditions.
• Able to bend, climb, stretch, reach, and lean to perform duties.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Understanding of construction site dangers.

Why Join LJB?

In this role, you will lead meaningful fall protection projects that enhance worker safety, partner with clients, and mentor team members. You will also contribute to advancing innovative safety solutions from concept to installation.

Employment Details

LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If you are a self-starting individual interested in joining an established team committed to excellence, this opportunity is for you. Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will be considered the property of LJB, and no fees will be paid. Please direct all communications to the HR team. At the current time, LJB will not sponsor applicants for work visas.