Senior Healthcare Project Manager (Houston Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers•Houston, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Houston, Texas Division. The role oversees a major construction project, coordinating planning, scheduling, staffing, procurement, cost management, quality, safety, and project closeout. The Project Manager may work with owners and architects during preconstruction to provide technical and cost input and preliminary estimates, then coordinate with Estimating to solicit subcontractor bids and prepare the final estimate and proposal. The position manages project startup and site logistics; reviews bids and awards subcontracts; administers contract requirements; tracks costs and payments; prepares owner billings and management reports; and develops and updates the construction schedule. It also evaluates and negotiates scope changes, supports regulatory and company-policy compliance, and leads jobsite safety practices. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for fostering collaboration and developing project staff, including contributing to career planning and advancement decisions. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Commercial cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in construction management/science, engineering, or a related field.
10 or more 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 with project manager software.
Proficiency in cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews, and labor reports.
Ability to build and manage multiple high-performing teams.
Legal authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

Oversee a major construction project by planning, scheduling, and coordinating all phases.
Organize and manage a large project staff, dividing duties among project managers and superintendents as needed.
For projects with preconstruction agreements, work with owners and architects on plan development, technical and cost input, value engineering, and preliminary budget estimates.
Coordinate with Estimating to solicit subcontractor bids and prepare final cost estimates and proposals.
Lead project startup, including coordination of site security, temporary power, utilities, office trailers, and material storage locations.
Coordinate delivery schedules with the superintendent, suppliers, trucking companies, and municipal police when jobsite access is limited.
Review subcontractor bids for buyout, award subcontracts after negotiations, ensure required bonds and insurance are in place, and address contract administration issues.
Ensure contract terms and specifications are met; inspect work in progress and work with the superintendent to maintain quality standards and document construction problems or deficiencies.
Review and approve subcontractor work for payment, code invoices, sign pay requests, ensure closeout documentation and punch-list items are resolved, and monitor subcontractor and vendor performance and payment obligations.
Establish and maintain project cost accounting in accordance with corporate guidelines; oversee conversion of bid documents to job cost elements; prepare monthly status reports; investigate 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.
Work with the Scheduling department to develop the master construction schedule and ensure the CPM schedule is updated as conditions change.
Distribute proposed changes for pricing, price self-perform work, verify subcontractor pricing, evaluate 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, taking corrective action as necessary.
Complete project closeout tasks, including closeout documentation, completion reports, collection of final monies, and SWPPP.
Establish project safety requirements and expectations, review safety procedures with the team, set inspection requirements and use of Predictive Solutions, and review accident reports and safety-practice documents.
Promote collaboration among jobsite team members and invest in their growth and development.
Train and develop subordinates through on-the-job, company-sponsored, and external training opportunities.
Lead career planning and development of project staff, including merit increases, promotions, and decisions regarding hourly-to-salaried status.