Senior Project Manager (Aviation) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers•Dallas, 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 a large project staff, works with owners, architects, estimators, superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and scheduling staff, and is accountable for project costs, schedule, quality, safety, compliance, and team development. For projects with preconstruction agreements, the Senior Project Manager provides technical and cost input during plan development, prepares preliminary budget estimates, and works with Estimating to solicit bids and develop the final estimate and proposal. The role leads project startup and logistics, subcontractor buyout and contract administration, cost accounting and reporting, owner billing, schedule updates, change management, and project closeout. The Senior Project Manager also establishes project safety expectations, ensures regulatory and company-policy compliance, and supports the growth and career development of project staff. Austin Commercial is a 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. The company offers medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401(k) plan. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science 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.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Oversee a major construction project by planning, scheduling, and coordinating all project phases.
Organize and manage a large project staff, 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 with Estimating to solicit subcontractor bids and prepare the final cost estimate and proposal.
Lead project startup activities and coordinate with the superintendent on site security, temporary power, utilities, trailers, and material storage.
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, verify required bonds and insurance, and administer contracts.
Ensure contract terms and specifications are met; inspect work in progress and work with the superintendent to maintain quality standards and document deficiencies.
Approve subcontractor work and payments, process invoices and pay requests, and ensure closeout documentation and punch-list items are completed before release of retainage.
Monitor subcontractors and vendors for performance and payment obligations and notify Risk Management or the surety as required.
Establish and maintain project cost accounting in accordance with corporate guidelines; oversee conversion of bid documents into job-cost elements and prepare monthly status reports.
Investigate cost variances, review labor cost reports with the superintendent, and keep field supervisors informed about unit costs and comparisons to estimates.
Prepare and submit monthly owner and architect pay requests, ensure accurate and timely billing, and resolve payment delays.
Develop the master construction schedule with the Scheduling department and ensure the CPM schedule is periodically updated to reflect changes and project conditions.
Price proposed changes, including self-perform work; verify subcontractor pricing, evaluate schedule impacts, negotiate changes, obtain written owner approvals, and notify the superintendent of accepted changes.
Work with the superintendent to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, building codes, and company policies, and take corrective action as needed.
Complete project closeout tasks, including documentation, completion reports, collection of final monies, and SWPPP.
Establish project safety expectations, review safety procedures with the project team, set inspection requirements and use of Predictive Solutions, and review accident reports and safety documentation.
Promote collaboration among the jobsite team and invest in team members’ growth and development.
Train and develop subordinates through on-the-job, company-sponsored, and external training opportunities.
Lead career planning and development for project staff, including merit increases, promotions, and decisions about moving hourly staff to salaried roles.