Project Area Manager (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers•Houston, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking a Project Area Manager for its Houston, Texas Division. The role provides leadership across multiple project teams, promotes operational excellence, builds client relationships, and contributes to the growth of the business. The Area Project Manager leads large, complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout and works beyond the jobsite through business development, strategic planning, and mentoring project personnel. Austin Commercial is a 100% employee-owned commercial construction company.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in construction management/science, engineering, or a relevant discipline is strongly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Generally requires 15 or more years of combined project management and field operations experience.
Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training is required; it may be obtained within the first year of employment.
Ability to build and lead high-performing teams across multiple projects concurrently.
Recognized as an industry-leading subject matter expert.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Commercial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee large, complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
Review jobsite progress at regular intervals by attending OAC meetings and meeting with project managers, superintendents, and other project personnel.
Establish project safety requirements and expectations; review safety manuals and procedures, set inspection requirements and use of Predictive Solutions, and review accident reports and safety practices.
Review project startup details and help expedite power and utility installations, office trailer placement, and related activities.
Participate in selecting and placing hoisting and vertical transportation equipment, including tower cranes, crawler cranes, and personnel and equipment hoists.
Review detailed planning and scheduling for each phase of work and compare actual progress against master construction schedules.
Inspect overall project quality, discuss problem areas with superintendents, and provide technical guidance when requested.
Review major subcontractor performance, quality of work, and schedule adherence; assist superintendents in enforcing quality standards and timely completion.
Review project buyouts, including long-lead items, and help expedite material deliveries.
Review and execute prime contract change orders and their schedule impacts; ensure owner approval before work begins and help expedite approval.
Review costs by line item against the original budget, investigate overruns early, and work to resolve cost problems.
Maintain relationships with industry companies and contacts, including general contractors, owner groups, architectural firms, subcontractors, and suppliers, to resolve difficult operating issues and support new work prospects.
Take an active role in business development, including leading discussions or serving on Austin presentation teams.
Review final project cost estimates before proposals are submitted and, in some instances, suggest contract language.
Work with Corporate Risk Management to meet insurance requirements and ensure subcontractor risk management compliance.
Recommend actions affecting short- and long-term company goals and objectives; participate in strategic planning and influence how goals are achieved.
Lead career planning and development for project personnel, including project assignments, merit increases, promotions, and decisions about moving hourly staff to salaried roles, while balancing individual and company needs.
Review job status reports from the Performance Reporting System, identify major deviations from plan, and investigate causes during periodic jobsite visits.