Project Manager (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking a Project Manager I for its Houston, Texas Division. The role assists with oversight of construction projects, including planning, scheduling, coordination, project startup, subcontractor procurement and administration, quality control, cost accounting, billing, change management, regulatory compliance, safety, and project closeout. The Project Manager I works with project managers, superintendents, owners, architects, estimating and scheduling teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to deliver projects in accordance with contract requirements, budgets, schedules, and company standards. Austin Commercial is a 100% employee-owned commercial construction company.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in construction management/science, engineering, or a related field.
Generally, at least 4 years of work experience in the construction industry.
Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training; may be obtained within the first year of employment.
Experience with project management software.
Experience with cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews, and labor reports.
Ability to build and manage direct reports.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating all phases of construction projects under the oversight of a Project Manager II.
For projects using a preconstruction agreement, work directly with owners and architects during plan development and provide technical and cost input, value engineering, and preliminary budget estimates; coordinate with Estimating to solicit subcontractor bids and prepare final cost estimates and proposals for supervisor review.
Manage project startup activities with the superintendent, including site security, temporary power, utility connections, office trailer placement, and material storage locations.
Coordinate delivery schedules with the superintendent, suppliers, trucking companies, and municipal police when limited jobsite access requires deliveries at specific times.
Review subcontractor bids for buyout, award subcontracts after negotiations, verify required bonds and insurance before work begins, and resolve contract interpretation or administration issues.
Ensure contract terms and specifications are met; inspect work in progress, maintain quality standards with the superintendent, and document construction problems and deficiencies.
Approve subcontractor work for partial or full payment; approve and code invoices and sign pay requests; confirm closeout documentation and punch-list items are resolved before final retainage release; monitor subcontractor and vendor performance and payment obligations and notify Risk Management or the surety when required.
Establish and maintain project cost accounting in accordance with corporate guidelines, oversee conversion of bid documents to Job Cost Statement elements, prepare monthly job status reports, investigate cost variances, and review labor costs with the superintendent.
Prepare monthly owner and architect pay requests for supervisor review and approval, ensure accurate and timely billing, and address delays in payment.
Develop a master construction schedule with the Scheduling department for supervisor approval and periodically update the CPM schedule to reflect changes and project conditions.
Distribute proposed changes for pricing, price self-perform work, verify subcontractor pricing, assess schedule impacts, submit and negotiate changes, obtain written owner approvals before work begins, and notify the superintendent of accepted changes.
Work with the superintendent to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, building codes, company policies, and procedures; take corrective action as necessary.
Complete project closeout tasks, including closeout documentation, completion reports, collection of final monies due, and SWPPP-related tasks.
Establish project safety requirements and expectations; review safety procedures with the project team, set requirements for inspections and Predictive Solutions use, and review accident reports and other safety documents.
Build and manage direct reports.