Commercial Construction Project Manager - Austin,TX

Engen Contracting (ECI) Austin, Texas

At Engen Contracting (ECI), we're looking for more than someone who can manage schedules and budgets-we're looking for a leader who takes ownership, builds lasting relationships, and delivers exceptional commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

As a Commercial Construction Project Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality ground-up and tenant improvement projects while working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. You'll lead diverse commercial projects, collaborate with talented field teams, and help drive the continued growth of a company built on integrity, accountability, and excellence.

If you're driven by results, enjoy solving complex challenges, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to connect.

Engen Contracting (ECI) is a commercial general contractor headquartered in Austin, Texas, serving clients throughout Central Texas while continuing to expand into other major Texas markets.

For nearly three decades, we've earned a reputation for delivering quality projects, building lasting client relationships, and developing a culture centered on ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Our portfolio includes both ground-up and tenant improvement commercial projects across a variety of markets, including:

• Retail

• Restaurants

• Self-Storage

• Medical

• Office & Office-Warehouse

• Child Development & Education

• Industrial

• Tenant Improvements

We deliver projects of all sizes-from fast-paced tenant improvements to large-scale ground-up developments-providing opportunities to work on a diverse portfolio while growing your career.

At ECI, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We invest in professionals who take pride in their work, continually improve their craft, and genuinely care about the success of their clients and teammates.

The Commercial Construction Project Manager is responsible for leading projects from preconstruction through closeout while serving as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and internal project teams.

Success in this role requires more than technical expertise. It requires leadership, communication, accountability, and the ability to proactively solve problems while delivering an exceptional client experience.

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion.

• Develop and maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project.

• Partner closely with Superintendents to drive successful field execution.

• Conduct and lead Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings.

• Monitor project quality, safety, schedule, and overall performance.

• Manage project budgets, forecasting, and cost controls.

• Oversee subcontractor buyout and contract administration.

• Process RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.

• Manage owner billings and financial reporting.

• Ensure timely procurement of materials and long-lead items.

• Review construction documents for constructability and scheduling impacts.

• Collaborate with Estimating during budgeting and project buyout.

• Coordinate municipal inspections, testing, and regulatory compliance.

• Maintain complete project documentation and closeout requirements.

• Successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and trade partners.

• Serve as the primary client contact throughout each project.

• Promote repeat business through exceptional communication and project execution.

• Represent ECI with professionalism and integrity at every stage of the project.

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Strong leadership and accountability.

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Financial awareness and sound decision-making.

• A commitment to delivering…