Assistant Project Controls Manager (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Austin External; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, dental, life and disability

401K with matching

Job summary

Austin Commercial is seeking an Assistant Project Controls Manager in Houston, TX. This on-site role supports project accounting, change orders, and M/WBE coordination within a leading 100% employee-owned construction firm.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Project Engineers, cost engineers, and subcontractors to maintain accurate records and timely reporting across the Houston Texas Division.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years as a Project Engineer or demonstrated competency as Project Manager I.
• Proven ability in project controls and reporting.
• Experience coordinating M/WBE programs and documentation.
• Familiarity with project accounting and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in change order management and cost reporting.
• Support M/WBE coordination and certification efforts.
• Assist in on-site IT/network coordination and vendor interfaces.
• Coordinate with cost engineers for monthly reporting and procurement logs.
• Assist in preparing monthly reporting to meet client and internal requirements.

Skills

Project management

M/WBE coordination

Document control

Cost accounting

Job description

Assistant Project Controls Manager (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Job Category: Project Management

Requisition Number: ASSIS034796

• Posted : October 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Houston, TX, USA

Description

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 an Assistant Project Controls Managerfor our Houston Texas Division.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!

This position is intended to supplement the responsibilities typically performed by other positions, such as project manager or field office manager, and is not intended to assume the responsibilities of those individuals. The project manager and field office manager remain responsible for these duties on any given project. This position requires a minimum of four years as a Project Engineer or demonstrates the competency of Project Manager I position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities may vary depending on project specific requirements and setup, but may include in assisting or managing of:

• M/WBE Manager/Coordinator.
• Quality Assurance Manager/Coordinator.
• Insurance Coordinator.
• Assistant Field Office Manager.
• Document Control Administrator.
• On-site Information Technology (IT) Administrator.

FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Change order management.
2. M/WBE program.
3. Quality assurance program.
4. Project accounting.
5. Document control.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

1. 1.Assists in the compliance with all Austin corporate requirements.
2. 2.Assists the Project Engineer group with submittal look ahead and procurement logs.
3. 3.Coordinates with M/WBE coordinator, including:
   • a.Assists with the qualification of firms for the project bidders list.
   • b.Coordinates and assists in certification for qualified M/WBE firms.
   • c.Interfaces with owner’s M/WBE tracking department.
   • d.Validating M/WBE reporting.
   • e.Validating M/WBE firm mentoring.
4. 4. Manages the on-site information technology (IT) / network administrator (if applicable) or acts as a liaison with the ATS department, including:
   • a.On-site network administrator.
   • b.Technology issues on-site.
5. 5.Coordinates with cost engineers, including:
   • a. Monthly reporting as required.
   • b. Owner and subcontractor change order validation
   • c. Project close-out administration.
   • d. Subcontractor administration
   • e. Contractor insurance administration.
   • f. Management of project controls administrative assistant.
6. 6.Assists in the preparation of monthly reporting to meet Austin and owner requirements.
7. 7.Assists the Project Controls Manager or Project Manager in maintaining a complete set of accounting records in accordance with accepted accounting practices. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local statutory regulations regarding accounting practices, reporting of taxes and other fees.
8. 8.Assists Project Engineers and Project Managers with the procurement activities to insure competitive contracting and strict compliance with the prime contract requirements.
9. 9.Assists project management group in bidder selection relating to contractor qualifications and M/WBE certification for the specific package.
10. 10. Assists in facilitating the project completion report.
11. 11. Assists in procurement of services, equipment, materials and supplies to support the construction management effort.
12. 12. Assists in the creation and maintenance of buying status reports and variance logs.

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.

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial.

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).

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company.

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