Project Manager II (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking a Project Manager II for its Houston, TX Division. Austin Commercial is a leading construction firm with over 100 years of experience, specializing in commercial construction projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment, and semiconductor/fabrication plants. As a 100% employee-owned company, Austin Commercial emphasizes safety, service, and integrity, ensuring customer satisfaction. This role offers an opportunity for career growth within a successful and established organization.

Requirements

B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or related field
6+ years of commercial construction project management experience
Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
Proficient in project manager software
Proficient with cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews, and labor reports
Ability to build and manage high performing teams
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

Oversees a construction project by planning, scheduling, and coordinating all phases.
Works with owners and architects during plan development, providing technical and cost input (value engineering) and preliminary budget estimates for preconstruction agreements.
Works with the Estimating department to solicit subcontractor bids and prepare final cost estimates and proposals.
Assumes overall responsibility for project startup activities, including site security, temporary power, utility connections, and material storage.
Schedules deliveries to minimize disruption, especially on projects with limited access.
Performs detailed review of subcontractor bids, awards subcontracts, and ensures subcontractors have required bonds and insurance.
Resolves problems related to the interpretation and administration of contracts.
Ensures all contract terms and specifications are met, inspecting work in progress for compliance with plans and specifications.
Works with the superintendent to establish and maintain high standards of quality.
Documents construction problems and deficiencies for future reference.
Approves subcontractor work for payment, approves and codes invoices, and signs pay requests.
Ensures all close-out documentation and punch list items are resolved before authorizing final retainage release.
Monitors subcontractors and vendors for adherence to performance and payment obligations.
Establishes and maintains a cost accounting system in accordance with corporate guidelines.
Oversees the conversion of bid documents to cost elements in the Job Cost Statement.
Prepares monthly job status reports for management review.
Investigates and remedies cost variances.
Reviews Labor Cost Reports with the superintendent and keeps field supervisors updated on unit costs.
Prepares and submits monthly pay requests to owners and architects, ensuring timely processing.
Identifies and corrects causes of payment delays.
Works with the Scheduling department to develop and update master construction schedules, considering change orders, field performance, and material availability.
Distributes proposed changes for pricing, prices self-perform work, verifies subcontractor pricing, and evaluates schedule impacts.
Submits and negotiates proposed changes, ensuring owner approvals before construction begins.
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, and building codes, as well as company policies.
Takes corrective action to ensure compliance and reduce company exposure to litigation or fines.
Performs project completion tasks, including closeout documentation, completion reports, collection of final monies due, and SWPPP.
Establishes safety requirements and expectations for the project, reviews safety manuals and procedures with the project team.
Establishes requirements for safety inspections and the use of Predictive Solutions.
Reviews accident reports and other documents related to overall safety practices.
Ensures the jobsite team works collaboratively and invests in team member growth and development.
Fosters and promotes the training and development of subordinates through on-the-job training, company-sponsored programs, and outside opportunities.
Assumes a leadership role in the career planning and development of project staff, including merit increases, promotions, and decisions regarding hourly to salary staff.