Job Title:  Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Location of Projects:  Austin, TX

Here is the perfect background for success:

A committed hardworking Project Manager with ground-up & remodel experience working for a commercial general contractor who wants 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. Crucial to this position is to have the inner drive and ability to daily communicate/coordinate with each respective superintendent to gain assurances that each project is staying the course relative to CD compliance, schedule, accounting, quality, safety, and all project administrative components.  A significant part of this role will also include a great deal of dialogue with subcontractors/suppliers partnered up on active projects. Candidate must be professional, integrity driven, and a personable leader committed to the overall objective and self-development within the company. This position could require the oversight of a minimum of 4 to 5 projects at any given time.

 Who We Are:

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, etc.  ECI is headquartered in Austin and our client base has us covering projects in Central Texas as well as targeting the other major markets.  ECI is driven by a team that consists of an amazing group of hardworking, productive, and dedicated team members who love what they do and excel at being the best.  Our team is not only accountable to the company but also to themselves and are individuals that continually strive to be the best. 

If you possess the relevant experience that matches our project's scope and requirements, and if you resonate with our philosophy, we warmly invite you to join our dynamic and successful team.

Overview: What You’ll Be Doing:

The following is a list of the major responsibilities of the Project Manager:

• Proficient with Procore
• Input with pre-construction and closeout processes  
• Routinely monitor project budgets and perform project forecasting
• Assessment of any project plans and specifications so thoughtful comments can be provided as they relate to the design, scheduling, and possible cost-saving measures
• Assist estimating team in the preparation of developing a final project budget
• Preparation of the general conditions budget
• Have confidence in your own ability to intelligently communicate with not only your peers but all other involved partners towards the execution of any given project
• Push for timely submissions/reviews of all shop drawings and other required approvals
• Create the project schedule on Microsoft Project.  Monitor and maintain the schedule on a weekly basis and identify areas needing attention at any given point of a project
• Create & provide weekly updates for the OAC meetings.  Schedule and facilitate these meetings 
• Identify and communicate to the Consultant/Client any errors, discrepancies or omissions contained within the Consultant’s construction documents
• Expedite all RFI’s & CO’s and maintain all logs
• Monitor site safety and ensure that the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 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 the security and operation of equipment on the job site in conjunction with the site superintendent
• Control and monitor labor, material, and equipment
• Ensure “as-built” drawings are prepared as work progresses by the superintendent as well as all trades during the construction period and be prepared to issue 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
• This is a full-time employed role. In addition to your salary, you will also have access to Medical/Dental/Vision benefits with multiple care options. We offer 401k with employer-matched contributions for 40+ hour positions, salary exempt professional - Benefits (Health/Dental/401k) are provided for salaried positions.

Qualifications & Requirements:

To be considered for this position you will possess the following skills, attributes, and abilities:

• Minimum 3-5 Years experience as a Project Manager on new Ground Up & interior Tenant finish out of building commercial and industrial
• 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.

Important: There are some important things to consider.

• Absolutely no alcohol or drugs in the workplace
• Acceptable background checks & drug tests are a condition of hire
• ECI conducts a personality assessment to see if you’ll fit within our culture and work style; it’s important to us that you’re happy in your role, that you bring the right set of skills and aptitude, and that your approach to work fits our approach.
• Field Personel and some Office Based Personel must have a valid Texas Driver’s License (If out of state, you have 60 days to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License).
• This position is with the intent of creating a long-term relationship.  Our hope is that once you start, you’ve found a role and company that you can be a part of for a long time.
• This is NOT a traveling position.