Project Manager - Austin, TX

Opus

$80K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related area.
  • 5+ years of construction project management experience, preferably on large commercial, industrial or multi-family projects.
  • 3+ years of business experience including knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and cost allocation.
  • Previous design-build and job site experience preferred.
  • Willingness to travel when local projects are not available.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, capable of working efficiently and independently.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and enforcement of safety guidelines and policies to ensure a safe work environment.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Develop proposals including budgets and schedules for new work opportunities.
  • Manage design and consultant teams to develop project documents that meet scope and quality goals.
  • Oversee project scheduling and subcontractor procurement to optimize project execution.
  • Monitor project costs, ensuring adherence to budgets and quality standards throughout construction phases.
  • Conduct post-project follow-ups with clients to ensure satisfaction and address any outstanding issues.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic work environment.
  • Engagement in diverse projects across multiple construction phases.
  • Collaborative team culture that values safety and quality.
  • Access to continuous training and professional development.
  • Travel opportunities for varied project experiences.
Full Job Description
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a Project Manager for our Austin, TX market. The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the team of architects, engineers, consultants and field necessary to safely complete quality construction projects on time and on budget and is dedicated to client satisfaction and, to maximizing the profitability of every project. Specific duties encompass all phases of construction - from initial meetings with potential clients, through management of the design process and the construction phase, and beyond contract completion, to client follow-up.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety First:
  • Provide leadership and demonstrate commitment to a safe work environment for all associates through development and enforcement of safety guidelines and policies that also meet or exceed industry standards.
  • Advise project stakeholders of any hazards found, or unique hazards presented by the work, as necessary.
  • Work with the safety department to have working knowledge of the federal OSHA standards that apply to the project(s).
  • Provide the necessary resources needed to perform each project safely; resources included but are not limited to time, manpower, equipment, and training.

Project Pursuit:
  • Develop new and maintain existing relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.
  • Work with supervisor and the development team to make presentations and support the sales efforts to potential clients.
  • Provide preliminary schedules, budgets, and technical knowledge in response to early meetings with the Development team/clients.
  • Work with Project Management/Development/Client team(s) as requested, to provide proposals for new work, to include formal budgets, schedules and preliminary scope documents.
  • Provide technical support and design oversight to Development/Client team during due diligence and entitlement processes.
  • Support owner construction contract negotiations and the development of all associated contract documents.

Pre-Construction Production:
  • Solicit, procure, and manage the design/consultant team in the development of permit and construction documents to achieve the desired project scope and quality objectives while minimizing project execution risk and maximize overall company profitability.
  • With consultant team support, prepare detailed specifications, QA/QC program and submittal log documents required to further develop the project schedule and subcontractor procurement process.
  • Lead in the project team's development of a detailed project schedule which efficiently and cost-effectively satisfies the project criteria of cost, quality, and timing.
  • Coordinate the design process with governmental / permit approvals.
  • Organize and manage team's subcontractor procurement plan including generating / identifying subcontractor interest and development of a project bidders list for the project.
  • Conduct subcontractor and material supplier bidding and submit comprehensive award recommendations to the ownership team.
  • Negotiate and manage the preparation and execution of contracts with chosen sub-contractors for all aspects of the work.

Construction Management:
  • Monitor project schedule, quality, risks, and cost exposures to ensure all project goals are achieved.
  • Administer all construction contracts.
  • Manage the submittal review and QA/QC process to ensure timely product and material deliveries to site and construction design detailing ensuring conformance with the project objectives and contract documents.
  • Resolve technical and contractual problems on site with assistance from consultant team, Superintendent, and manager (as necessary).
  • Update schedule on a weekly basis with the project team to measure progress against milestone targets are met. Challenge Superintendent, Sub-Contractors, Architects, and Engineers to find means of improving production, productivity, or finding more cost-effective methods and materials in the completing of tasks.
  • Verify completed work for monthly payment requisitions and support monthly owner billing and margin review processes
  • Approve changes in the work and produce change orders.
  • Identify critical activities and ensure they are monitored diligently, visiting "off-site" facilities as necessary with enhanced quality assurance efforts to ensure timely installation and incorporation of materials into the project.
  • Maintain regular contact with client team, keeping them informed of progress.
  • Respond to client requests for changes, clarifications, and budget updates.

Post-Construction Close-Out and Follow-Up:
  • Monitor punch-list and close-out of project.
  • Follow up with client/tenant post occupancy to guarantee satisfaction and completion of all punch list and warrantee items.
  • Maintain contact with client beyond project completion to enhance the prospect of future work.
  • Complete project cost archives for future comparison estimating purposes.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related area.
  • Minimum of five years' construction-project management experience, preferably with majority of time spent on large commercial, industrial or multi-family building projects.
  • Minimum of three years' business experience requiring knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and cost allocation procedures.
  • Previous design-build and jobsite experience preferred.
  • Must be willing and able to travel when local project assignments aren't available.
  • Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently and independently.
  • Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively lead and constructively challenge internal Company and external subcontractor teams.

This job description is a summary of the typical functions and responsibilities of this position, and the duties described are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. There may be other duties, tasks and responsibilities assigned. Management reserves the right to add, modify or change the duties of this position and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

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