Concrete Project Manager

Concrete Project Manager

Location

Dallas, TX / Austin, TX

Salary-$98,718- $$124,000

About the Organization

Our client is a well-established, nationally recognized commercial construction company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a diverse range of market sectors. With decades of industry experience, the organization is committed to safety, innovation, operational excellence, and collaborative project delivery.

The company offers employees the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact construction projects while fostering a culture of teamwork, integrity, continuous learning, and professional growth. Employees are empowered with the resources, technology, and support needed to deliver exceptional results and build lasting relationships with clients and project partners.

Position Summary

The Project Manager I provides overall direction and leadership for an entire project or a portion of a larger, more complex project in partnership with the Project Superintendent. This role is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and administration of construction projects while building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a strong safety culture by leading safety initiatives, investigating incidents, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Manage project startup and preconstruction activities, including quantity takeoffs, trade coordination, scope development, bid package preparation, scheduling, and subcontractor solicitation.

Lead subcontractor buyout activities, including bid evaluation, scope verification, pricing analysis, and subcontract execution.

Manage submittal schedules, review shop drawings and samples, and coordinate approvals with architects and engineers.

Coordinate procurement of materials and equipment with logistics and purchasing teams.

Review subcontractor qualifications, bonding, and risk requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Coordinate activities among owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams.

Manage change orders by obtaining pricing, evaluating impacts, preparing documentation, and securing owner approval.

Lead project meetings, including Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings, progress meetings, and internal project reviews.

Manage monthly owner billing and subcontractor payment applications.

Develop, maintain, and update project schedules in collaboration with the Project Superintendent.

Identify schedule risks related to scope changes, weather, labor, or material availability and implement mitigation strategies.

Maintain accurate project documentation related to budget, schedule, quality, safety, and contractual matters.

Prepare regular project status reports, cost analyses, and profitability forecasts.

Monitor project budgets, costs, and financial performance while identifying and addressing variances.

Lead project closeout activities, including punch lists, warranties, financial reconciliation, and contract closeout.

Coordinate with legal and risk management teams as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Minimum of 5 years of commercial construction project management experience.

Experience working for a General Contractor (GC).

Hands-on experience managing self-perform concrete projects on commercial construction projects.

Valid and unrestricted driver's license.

Willingness to travel or relocate based on project requirements.

Required Skills

Strong understanding of commercial construction methods, project delivery, and field operations.

Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, procurement, and client relationships.

Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting, contract administration, and change order management.

Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Advanced proficiency with construction management, project accounting, and scheduling software.

Knowledge of Lean construction principles and continuous improvement practices.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

Work Environment

Assignment may be based at project sites and/or corporate offices.

Occasional travel and temporary relocation may be required.

Flexibility to work extended or non-traditional hours based on project needs.

Work may involve exposure to varying weather conditions.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Frequent sitting and computer work, with occasional standing, walking, bending, climbing, reaching, pushing, and pulling.

Compensation

Benefits

Competitive base salary.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Full-time position with opportunities for career advancement.