Project Manager

About the Company

Project Control, a subsidiary of Raba Kistner, is a program and project management firm dedicated to building a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our core values are:

• Community: We care for our communities
• Integrity: We act with integrity
• Passion: We infuse passion into everything we do
• Quality: We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Growth: We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Project Control team in Austin, TX. This role assists the Program Manager/Director in extending clients'/owners' capabilities in project organization, planning, programming, administration, and design/construction management of buildings, infrastructure, and facilities. The Project Manager works on the entire range of project activities from start to finish, utilizing project management tools, techniques, procedures, and processes to meet or exceed project objectives (scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client/owner satisfaction).

Responsibilities

• Observe construction to verify the contractor maintains the published schedule and quality control efforts.
• Manage and schedule project meetings, create minutes, and track action items to ensure completion.
• Act as an advocate for the owner and make recommendations relating to the owner’s best interests.
• Develop ongoing communications between all parties.
• Assist with the development of contracts, terms and conditions, and the risk register.
• Assist the client/owner with development of project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
• Develop project management and communication plans.
• Assist with the development of the project quality plan, including quality control and assurance during design, construction, and commissioning.
• Assist in the selection criteria for design and construction resources, including evaluation and negotiations.
• Coordinate design activities.
• Assist with furniture, fixtures, and equipment requirements and coordination for incorporation in the project.
• Assist or conduct project-related meetings and represent the client/owner as requested.
• Prepare monthly reports and detailed minutes of project meetings in a timely fashion.
• Review contractor’s construction GMAX pricing, proposed subcontractor buy-out, RFIs, change order pricing, submittal status, and reports.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and A/E additional service requests.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget, and quality for variance and corrective actions.
• Provide timely reports and notices to all stakeholders on project requirements, scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Keep the Direct Report informed on project status, risk issues, and corrective actions.
• Assist with participation and support of the company’s strategic plan initiatives in a committee or lead role.
• Assist with business development, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management highly preferred.
• 5-10 years’ experience in construction management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and Project Management Software certifications/training are a plus.
• Possess a current valid state-issued driver’s license and meet the company’s auto insurability requirements.
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to work in teams at different levels within the organization.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Self-motivated with a good attendance record.
• Able to lead, make decisions, and predict, resolve, or avoid future problems.
• Ability to work flexible hours due to client needs.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, stop, and talk.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally required to drive a vehicle for short and/or long distances.
• Frequently required to use hands and reach.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision, and depth vision.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Potential exposure to movement of heavy equipment on construction or roadway sites; hazardous chemicals and solvents; noise, dust, fumes, grease, and oils; radiant and electrical energy; and vibration.
• Must follow proper safety procedures and utilize appropriate protective equipment.
• May require protracted or irregular hours.