Senior Project Manager (Austin, Texas) - Austin Commercial

Austin Bridge & Road•Austin, TX

About The Position

Austin Commercial is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Austin, Texas Division. The role oversees major commercial construction projects from planning and preconstruction through construction and closeout. The Senior Project Manager coordinates project staff, works with owners, architects, superintendents, estimating and scheduling teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders, and is responsible for project cost, schedule, quality, contract administration, safety, compliance, and payment activities. The position also leads the development and performance of the project team.

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; this 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; Austin Commercial cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee 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, value engineering, and preliminary budget estimates; coordinate 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 trailer placement, and material storage; coordinate timed deliveries when site access is limited.
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 in progress, maintain quality standards with the superintendent, and document construction problems and deficiencies.
Approve subcontractor work and payments, code invoices and sign pay requests, ensure closeout documents 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 Statement cost elements, prepare monthly status reports, investigate cost variances, and review labor cost reports with the superintendent.
Prepare and submit accurate, timely monthly pay requests to owners and architects and address payment delays.
Develop the master construction schedule with the Scheduling department and periodically update the CPM schedule to reflect changes, field performance, material availability, and other factors affecting completion.
Price proposed changes, including self-perform work; verify subcontractor pricing, evaluate schedule impacts, submit and 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 federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, building codes, and company policies and procedures; take corrective action as needed.
Complete project closeout activities, including closeout documentation, completion reports, collection of final monies, and SWPPP-related tasks.
Set project safety requirements and expectations, review safety procedures with the project team, establish safety inspection and Predictive Solutions requirements, and review accident reports and safety documentation.
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 career planning and development for project staff, including merit increases, promotions, and decisions about moving hourly staff to salaried positions, balancing individual and company needs.