Commercial Construction Project Manager

Citadel Development Services LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Citadel is seeking a Commercial Construction Project Manager in Austin to lead and support Superintendents in field operations, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget project delivery with Citadel's quality standards.

You will oversee schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships while enabling field teams to execute day-to-day operations and achieve project milestones. This role demands hands-on management and strong collaboration with architects, engineers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution – Manage and oversee all phases of assigned commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. Review project plans, specifications, and contracts to ensure compliance and identify potential risk.
• Budget & Cost Control – Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports. Review and approve subcontractor invoices and change orders. Ensure profitability by controlling costs and minimizing risk.
• Scheduling – Develop, maintain, and adjust project schedules regularly. Work closely with Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to achieve milestones and final completion.
• Subcontractor Management – Negotiate, review, and manage subcontracts for commercial construction scopes. Oversee subcontractor performance to ensure quality and timeliness. Document and send out updates weekly.
• Team Leadership & People Management – Provide day-to-day guidance, mentorship, and accountability for Superintendents to drive commercial project success. Assess staffing needs and participate in hiring decisions when appropriate.
• Client Relationship Management – Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial construction clients, ensuring strong communication, responsiveness, and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Proactively address client concerns and provide regular project updates.
• Risk Management – Identify and address project risks specific to commercial construction, including delays, cost impacts, and safety concerns, while developing solutions to mitigate them. Represent the Citadel brand to ensure that all actions, decisions, and communication reflect the standards of professionalism and integrity, leaving a positive and lasting impression on clients, partners, subcontractors, and team members.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance – Ensure adherence to Citadel's quality standards, safety regulations, and all local, state, and federal codes applicable to commercial construction. Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress and resolve issues.
• Reporting – Provide regular project updates and reports to senior leadership highlighting progress, challenges, and corrective actions on all assigned commercial construction projects.

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Training & development


• Vision insurance


• Wellness resources

Company Overview

At Citadel, we are a rapidly growing, architecturally driven commercial construction company with an ambitious trajectory for continued growth. Our company thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven culture that values excellence, accountability, and collaboration. We possess the skills and expertise to tackle a wide range of commercial projects to support our clients from address to operation.

Job Overview

The Commercial Construction Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the successful completion of assigned commercial construction projects by leading and supporting their Superintendents in the field. This role emphasizes hands-on management of schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and client relationships while empowering Superintendents to execute daily field operations. The Commercial Construction PM provides oversight, coordination, and problem-solving to keep projects on track, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to Citadel's quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution – Manage and oversee all phases of assigned commercial construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. Review project plans, specifications, and contracts to ensure compliance and identify potential risk. Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle. Support Superintendents in field operations to ensure alignment with project goals.


• Budget & Cost Control – Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports. Review and approve subcontractor invoices and change orders. Ensure profitability by controlling costs and minimizing risk.


• Scheduling – Develop, maintain, and adjust project schedules regularly. Work closely with Superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to achieve milestones and final completion.


• Subcontractor Management – Negotiate, review, and manage subcontracts for commercial construction scopes. Oversee subcontractor performance to ensure quality and timeliness. Document and send out updates weekly.


• Team Leadership & People Management – Provide day-to-day guidance, mentorship, and accountability for Superintendents to drive commercial project success. Assess staffing needs and participate in hiring decisions when appropriate. Collaborate with team members in other departments as needed to ensure partnership and alignment.


• Client Relationship Management – Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial construction clients, ensuring strong communication, responsiveness, and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Proactively address client concerns and provide regular project updates.


• Risk Management – Identify and address project risks specific to commercial construction, including delays, cost impacts, and safety concerns, while developing solutions to mitigate them. Represent the Citadel brand to ensure that all actions, decisions, and communication reflect the standards of professionalism and integrity, leaving a positive and lasting impression on clients, partners, subcontractors, and team members.


• Quality, Safety & Compliance – Ensure adherence to Citadel's quality standards, safety regulations, and all local, state, and federal codes applicable to commercial construction. Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor progress and resolve issues.


• Reporting – Provide regular project updates and reports to senior leadership highlighting progress, challenges, and corrective actions on all assigned commercial construction projects.