Construction Project Manager

Cotton•Austin, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Cotton is a diversified holding company whose subsidiaries provide property restoration and recovery, construction, roofing, logistical support, temporary workforce housing, and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. It combines these services with experienced talent, technology, and company-owned assets to support disaster events and large development projects, including complex work environments. The Construction Project Manager manages construction and restoration projects from initiation through completion, coordinating with operations, customers, insurance adjusters, field staff, subcontractors, and vendors. The role is responsible for project budgets and profitability, documentation and accounting processes, service quality, safety planning, customer communication, and resolution of project issues. The position is based in Austin, Texas, reports to Ethan Huckaby, requires heavy restoration project knowledge, and includes travel and an on-call schedule that may involve extended hours, evenings, early mornings, and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Heavy restoration project knowledge is required.
Computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Proven organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proven ability to build relationships.
Minimum age of 21 and at least three years of verifiable driving experience.
No more than two moving violations in the past three years; no repeat seat belt violations; and no high-speed moving violations in the past three years.
Ability to get in and out of and drive a vehicle for most of the workday, including travel to appointments and the office.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods to complete paperwork or manage work in the field.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a smoky environment.
Ability to travel throughout the United States and potentially beyond U.S. borders for periods of time.
Ability to work an on-call schedule, including late evenings, early mornings, weekends, and extended hours with limited notice.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10- or 30-hour training is a plus.
Knowledge of the insurance industry is a plus.
Experience or knowledge in mitigation, remediation, structural drying, abatement, HVAC or duct cleaning, air cleaning or air quality testing, air purification setup, and fire damage restoration.

Responsibilities

Communicate daily with operations to ensure projects run smoothly.
Keep customers and insurance adjusters informed about project activities and address their needs and requests.
Follow company protocols, project policies, safety policies, and accounting procedures.
Ensure service quality meets the company's standards.
Set and manage project budgets to ensure profitability; perform work within budget or communicate project status from beginning to end.
Manage project buyouts; set draw schedules with subcontractors and vendors; pull permits; and initiate and follow through on required paperwork.
Develop a Site Safety Plan and communicate it to field supervisors and laborers for implementation.
Ensure job files contain properly signed contracts and required forms for each type of job.
Process files promptly to support accurate accounting department processing.
Complete or draft daily Project Management Reviews for job files.
Conduct Safety Toolbox meetings and participate in safety investigations to minimize risk.
Provide feedback to Operations and Production Managers regarding individual jobs as needed.
Maintain communication and networking with adjusters, the insurance community, and assigned target businesses.
Maintain integrity and represent Cotton positively.
Resolve customer conflicts and address operational staff performance and changes in scope.
Understand and use workflow procedures and systems.
Travel to pursue, consult on, market, and secure business and meet project needs.
Work an on-call schedule, potentially including late evenings, early mornings, weekends, and extended hours with limited notice.