Commercial Construction Project Manager - Austin,TX

Job Title

Project Manager – Commercial Construction

Austin, TX

A committed & hardworking Commercial Construction Project Manager with ground‑up & remodel experience working for a commercial general contractor, eager to join an innovative team of trendsetters in modern construction methodologies. A successful candidate must possess the knowledge, experience, and self‑confidence to engage and professionally interact with consultants and clients alike. The role requires daily communication/coordination with superintendents to assure each project stays on course regarding CD compliance, schedule, accounting, quality, safety, and all administrative components.

The position will also involve significant dialogue with subcontractors and suppliers on active projects. Candidate must be professional, integrity‑driven, and a personable leader committed to the overall objective and continuous self‑development. The position may require oversight of 4 to 5 projects simultaneously.

Engen Contracting, Inc. ("ECI") builds sound commercial structures that typically range from one and half to ten million per project. We focus on ground‑up construction for retail, restaurants, self‑storage, office‑warehouses, medical, general office, child development, and more. ECI is headquartered in Austin, covering projects in Central Texas and targeting other major markets.

• Proficient with Procore
• Input with pre‑construction and closeout processes
• Routinely monitor project budgets and perform project forecasting
• Assessment of project plans and specifications to provide thoughtful comments on design, scheduling, and cost‑saving measures
• Assist estimating team in preparing a final project budget
• Preparation of the general conditions budget
• Intelligently communicate with peers and all other partners toward project execution
• Push for timely submissions/reviews of shop drawings and required approvals
• Create the project schedule in Microsoft Project, monitor and maintain it weekly, and identify areas needing attention
• Create and provide weekly updates for OAC meetings; schedule and facilitate these meetings
• Identify and communicate errors, discrepancies, or omissions in consultant documents
• Expedite all RFIs & COs and maintain all logs
• Monitor site safety and ensure Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements are addressed
• Ensure completion and track all independent testing and inspections as needed
• Issue monthly progress draws and invoicing to consultants and clients
• Maintain and enforce good construction standards
• Maintain control and responsibility for equipment security and operation in conjunction with the site superintendent
• Control and monitor labor, material, and equipment
• Ensure “as‑built” drawings are prepared as work progresses and ready for final set closeout submission
• Ensure all required municipal inspections are current
• Prepare and expedite project deficiencies
• Other duties as assigned or needed to fulfill job requirements

• Minimum 3‑5 years experience as a Commercial Construction Project Manager on new ground‑up and interior tenant finish‑out of building commercial and industrial projects
• College or university degree in a construction‑related field
• Must understand construction terms, scheduling, and planning
• Proficient in Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Excel, etc.
• Excellent organizational, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Absolutely no alcohol or drugs in the workplace
• Acceptable background checks & drug tests are a condition of hire
• ECI conducts a personality assessment to ensure fit within our culture and work style
• Field personnel and some office‑based personnel must have a valid Texas driver’s license (out‑of‑state hires have 60 days to obtain one)
• This position is intended to create a long‑term relationship; we hope you will find a role and company you can be a part of for a long time
• This is NOT a traveling position

This is a full‑time employed role. In addition to your salary, you will also have access to medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple care options. We offer a 401(k) with employer‑matched contributions for 40+ hour positions; salary‑exempt professional benefits (Health/Dental/401(k)) are provided for salaried positions.