Senior Healthcare Project Manager (Houston Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austin Bridge & Road•Houston, TX

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Houston, Texas Division. The role oversees major commercial construction projects, coordinating project phases from planning and preconstruction through construction and closeout. The Project Manager works with owners, architects, estimators, superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, and internal departments to manage project scope, budgets, schedules, quality, safety, compliance, payments, and staffing. The company is 100% employee-owned and emphasizes safety, service, and integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in construction management, construction science, engineering, or a related field.
At least 10 years of commercial construction project management experience.
Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training; may be obtained within the first year of employment.
Proficiency in project manager software.
Proficiency in cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews, and labor reports.
Ability to build and manage multiple high-performing teams.
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

Plan, schedule, and coordinate all phases of a major construction project.
Organize and manage large project staffs, dividing responsibilities among project managers and superintendents as needed.
Work with owners and architects during preconstruction plan development, providing technical and cost input and preliminary budget estimates; coordinate subcontractor bids and final estimates with the Estimating department.
Lead project startup activities with the superintendent, including security, temporary power, utilities, office trailers, and material storage; coordinate restricted-site deliveries when needed.
Review subcontractor bids for buyout, award subcontracts after negotiations, verify required bonds and insurance, and resolve contract interpretation or administration issues.
Ensure contract terms and specifications are met; inspect work, maintain quality standards with the superintendent, and document construction problems and deficiencies.
Approve subcontractor work and payments, review and code invoices, sign pay requests, resolve closeout and punch-list items, release retainage when appropriate, and monitor subcontractor and vendor performance and payment obligations.
Maintain project cost accounting in accordance with corporate guidelines; oversee job-cost setup, prepare monthly status reports, address cost variances, and review labor cost reports with the superintendent.
Prepare and submit monthly owner and architect pay requests, ensure accurate and timely billing, and address payment delays.
Develop and periodically update the master construction schedule and CPM schedule with the Scheduling department, accounting for changes and other schedule impacts.
Price and evaluate proposed changes, verify subcontractor pricing, assess schedule impacts, negotiate changes, obtain written owner approvals before work begins, and inform the superintendent of accepted changes.
Work with the superintendent to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, building codes, and company policies; take corrective action when needed.
Complete project closeout tasks, including closeout documentation, completion reports, collection of final monies, and SWPPP-related work.
Set project safety expectations, review safety procedures with the team, establish inspection requirements and use of Predictive Solutions, and review accident and safety-practice documents.
Promote collaboration among the jobsite team and support team members’ growth and development.
Train and develop subordinates through on-the-job, company-sponsored, and external training opportunities.
Lead project staff career planning and development, including merit increases, promotions, and decisions regarding hourly-to-salaried advancement.