Project Manager - Commercial Construction

A well-established commercial General Contractor in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion, with experience overseeing complex projects, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.

Ground-up construction experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with experience on large-scale healthcare, industrial, higher education, K-12, or other complex commercial projects are especially encouraged to apply.
Corporate interiors experience is also a plus.

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout.
• Maintain responsibility for project budget, schedule, quality, contract compliance, and overall client satisfaction.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and owners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, procurement, contracts, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Review project schedules and proactively identify potential delays, risks, and cost impacts.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, including scope coordination, buyout, contract administration, and performance.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with owners, design teams, and internal leadership.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts, cost reports, projections, and other project controls.
• Review plans and specifications to identify constructability issues, scope gaps, and potential conflicts.
• Coordinate with preconstruction teams on estimating, budgeting, value engineering, and project turnover.
• Manage project closeout, punch list, turnover, and final documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders to drive repeat business and successful project delivery.

• 5+ years of commercial construction Project Management experience.
• Experience mandating ground-up commercial construction projects strongly preferred.
• Experience with large-scale projects in healthcare, industrial, higher education, K-12, or other complex commercial sectors highly valued.
• Corporate interiors / tenant improvement experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, project financials, scheduling, procurement, and change management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple project stakeholders and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred but not required.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience managing:

• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Higher education / university projects
• K-12 education facilities
• Ground-up commercial construction
• Corporate office interiors and tenant improvements
• Complex renovations and occupied-space construction

• Established commercial General Contractor with a strong presence in the Austin market.
• Opportunity to manage complex, high-value commercial construction projects.
• Collaborative team environment with strong support from preconstruction and field operations.
• Long-term opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.