Construction Project Manager

About the role

Department: Construction. Location: Austin, TX. Cotton is a diversified holding company with subsidiaries that provide property restoration and recovery, construction, roofing, logistical support, temporary workforce housing, and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide. Cotton combines this diverse suite of services with top talent, innovative technology, and a large inventory of company-owned assets, to offer clients a total solutions package in support of disaster events and large development projects, including complex work environments.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with operations daily on project to ensure projects are running smoothly
• Keep customers and insurance adjusters up to date on all project activities
• Adhere to all company protocol, project and safety policies, accounting procedures etc.
• Ensure service quality is at the company’s highest standard
• Set budget on project to ensure profitability
• Perform work within given budget or communicate job from beginning to end
• Project Buy Outs – Set draw schedule with subs & vendors, pull permits, initiate and follow through to ensure all necessary paperwork is in the project file
• Develop a Site Safety Plan to communicate and have followed by Field Supervisor and labor
• Budgeting project to ensure profitability
• Keep client and adjuster informed to promote good customer service
• Ensure job files have proper‑signed contracts and required forms depending on type of job
• Process files on a timely basis to ensure accurate processing by the accounting department
• Complete/draft Project Management Reviews daily for job file
• Conduct Safety Toolbox meetings
• Participate in safety investigations to minimize risk
• Provide feedback (positive or negative) to Operation and Production Managers regarding individual jobs as needed
• Keep open line of communication and constant networking with adjuster, the insurance community and any target business assigned
• Maintain the highest of integrity to ensure the “Cotton” image is viewed in the most positive manner
• Meeting the needs and request of the client and adjuster
• Conflict resolution with customers
• Performance of operation staff and change of scope
• Understanding of workflow procedures and systems

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Experience: Heavy restoration project knowledge
• OSHA 10 or 30‑hour certification (a plus)

Skills

• Understanding of workflow procedures and systems
• Knowledge of insurance industry (a plus)
• Mitigation, remediation, structural drying, abatement
• HVAC cleaning/duct cleaning, air cleaning/air quality testing, air purification setup
• Fire damage restoration
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Proven organizational, problem‑solving and communication skills
• Proven ability to build relationships
• Good driving record: minimum 21 years of age, minimum 3 years verifiable driving experience, no more than 2 moving violations in past 3 years, no repeat seat belt violations, no high‑speed moving violations in past 3 years
• Ability to get in and out and drive a vehicle for the majority of the workday; to and from appointments and office
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time (to complete paperwork as needed or manage a job while in the field)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a smoky environment
• Ability to travel throughout the United States and potentially beyond the US borders for periods of time (to proactively chase, consult, market, secure business and satisfy project needs)

Schedule

• On‑call schedule that may require late evenings, early mornings and weekends, including long extended hours without much notice