Senior Project Manager (Aviation) - Austin Commercial

Austin Bridge & Road•Austin, TX

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Aviation Division. The role oversees major construction projects from planning and preconstruction through construction and closeout. The Senior Project Manager coordinates project phases, manages large project staffs, works with owners, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, the superintendent, and internal departments, and is accountable for project cost, schedule, quality, safety, contractual compliance, billing, and team development. The position also leads project startup, subcontractor buyout and administration, cost accounting and reporting, owner pay requests, schedule management, change-order pricing and negotiation, regulatory compliance, safety practices, and closeout activities. The Senior Project Manager supports the growth and career development of project staff and fosters a collaborative jobsite team. Austin Commercial is a 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. The company states that it has delivered commercial construction management services for more than 100 years.

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 with cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews, and labor reports.
Ability to build and manage multiple high-performing teams.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company 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 a large project staff, dividing responsibilities among project managers and superintendents as needed.
For projects under preconstruction agreements, work with owners and architects during plan development, provide technical and cost input including value engineering and preliminary budget estimates, and work with Estimating to solicit subcontractor bids and prepare the final cost estimate and proposal.
Lead project startup activities with the superintendent, including site security, temporary power, utility connections, office trailers, and material storage; coordinate restricted-site deliveries with relevant parties when necessary.
Review subcontractor bids for buyout, negotiate and award subcontracts, verify required bonds and insurance, and resolve contract interpretation and 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.
Approve subcontractor work for payment, review and code invoices, sign pay requests, ensure closeout documentation and punch-list items are resolved before final retainage release, 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 into job-cost elements; prepare monthly job-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 causes of payment delays.
Work with the Scheduling department to develop the master construction schedule and periodically update the CPM schedule to reflect changes and factors affecting completion.
Distribute proposed changes for pricing, price self-perform work, verify subcontractor pricing, assess schedule impacts, negotiate changes, obtain written owner approval before work begins, and notify the superintendent of accepted changes.
Work with the superintendent to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, building codes, and company policies and procedures, taking corrective action as needed.
Complete project closeout activities, 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 team; set requirements for safety inspections and use of Predictive Solutions; and review accident and safety-practice documents.
Promote collaboration and the growth and development of jobsite team members.
Train and develop subordinates through on-the-job, company-sponsored, and outside training opportunities.
Lead career planning and development for project staff, including merit increases, promotions, and decisions to promote hourly staff to salaried positions, balancing individual and company needs.