Sr. Project Controls Manager (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin Careers • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Sr. Project Controls Manager for our Houston, Texas Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It! Position Summary The Senior Project Controls Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for all project controls functions across multiple projects or large-scale programs. This role manages Cost Engineers, Project Controls Managers and Field Office Managers (FOMs), ensuring consistency in cost control, scheduling, change management, risk mitigation, and reporting. The position is accountable for strategic planning, compliance with corporate standards, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in project controls, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Expert knowledge of cost control, scheduling, procurement, and risk management principles.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and ERP systems.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
• Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of Project Controls Managers and Field Office Managers.
• Oversight of Cost Engineers, Document Control Administrators, and related staff.
• Responsible for performance evaluations, mentoring, and professional development of team members.
• Develop and maintain project budget
• Cost Management and Forecasting
• Monitoring cost performance
• M/WBE Program
• Scheduling and Progress Measurement
• Validate subcontractor SOVs and billings
• Project Contracts, change orders, insurance, and bonding
• Project Accounting
• Change Order Management and Claims
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Contract Administration and Compliance
• Reporting and Analytics
• Track and identify scope changes
• Lead and mentor Project Engineers, Project Controls Managers and Field Office Managers to achieve departmental goals.
• Develop and enforce project controls policies, procedures, and best practices across all projects.
• Oversee cost engineering, scheduling, procurement, and change order management.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly reports, forecasts, and close-out documentation.
• Collaborate with project leadership to manage risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Review and approve subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with corporate departments including Risk Mitigation, Legal, Accounting, and Insurance for contract administration.
• Support project teams in bidder selection, contract negotiations, and M/WBE compliance.
• Resolve disputes and claims in partnership with legal and project leadership.

Benefits

• We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.
• We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees