Senior Project Manager - Design Manager (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial - Austin Commercial, LP

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 Senior Project Manager- Design Manager for our Houston, TX team. 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! 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the design management process for commercial construction projects, ensuring effective coordination between client design teams and construction processes.
• Manage a team of design professionals, providing guidance and direction to optimize the design process and align it with project objectives.
• Collaborate closely with client design teams, architects, and subcontractors to facilitate efficient design development and integration with construction activities.
• Coordinate with the Estimating department to solicit subcontractor bids and prepare comprehensive cost estimates and proposals for contract negotiations.
• Take charge of project startup activities, coordinating with project managers on matters such as site logistics, temporary facilities, and material procurement.
• Conduct thorough reviews of design deliverables to ensure compliance with project requirements, codes, and standards, addressing any discrepancies or issues as they arise.
• Manage subcontractor selection and contract administration processes, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations and resolving any disputes or conflicts.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of project schedules, collaborating with the Scheduling department to align design milestones with construction timelines.
• Manage proposed changes to project scope, evaluating impacts on design, schedule, and budget, and negotiating change orders as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards related to design and construction, as well as company policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement in design management processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains and implementing best practices.
• Champion a culture of safety and quality within the design team, promoting adherence to safety protocols and standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, supporting the growth and development of team members through coaching, training, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to address project challenges and achieve project goals, fostering strong relationships and effective communication channels between the client and the general contractor.

Requirements:

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• Proven successful experience in Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Design/Build and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) in the design and construction phases
• Adept at the creative problem-solving of design issues by identifying optimized solutions through simultaneous consideration of cost, quality, constructability, supply chain support for construction and overall customer value
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• Proficient in project manager software
• Proficient with cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews and labor reports
• Ability to build and manage multiple high performing teams
• Experience with Healthcare Construction projects is preferred

Benefits & Compensation 

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)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to  https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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About Austin Commercial 

A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please 

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

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