Construction Project Lead — Profit Sharing & 401(k)

GMi; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

GMi is hiring a Project Manager to lead construction projects in Texas from turnover through closeout. You will oversee day-to-day operations, manage budgets and schedules, ensure safety and quality, review contracts, and build client relationships to protect profitability.

The role requires strong leadership, financial accountability, and knowledge of drywall, framing, acoustical ceilings, and exterior cladding. OSHA-30 certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Manage full lifecycle of construction projects from setup to closeout.
• Lead turnover and kickoff meetings aligning scope, budget, schedule, and goals.
• Develop and manage budgets, track progress, protect profitability.
• Review contracts, approve POs, change orders, and invoices.
• Prepare SOV, billings, change orders, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials for project execution.
• Enforce safety standards and OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of assigned construction projects, including setup, buyout, execution, billing, and closeout.
• Lead project turnover and kickoff meetings to align field teams with scope, budget, schedule, and production goals.
• Develop and manage project budgets, track percent complete, monitor labor and material performance, and protect overall profitability.
• Review contracts and approve purchase orders, change orders, and subcontractor invoices.
• Prepare Schedule of Values (SOV), monthly billings, change orders, and required financial reporting.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and material resources to ensure efficient project execution.
• Enforce GMI safety standards and OSHA compliance while partnering with the Safety Director to proactively address jobsite risks.
• Oversee quality control to ensure work meets contract documents and company standards.
• Monitor schedules and sequencing to maintain on-time delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with General Contractors and project stakeholders.
• Identify potential problems early and take swift corrective action.
• Ensure all documentation, closeout requirements, and contract obligations are properly completed.

Skills

Strong construction experience

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Vendor pricing

Microsoft Office

PC-based systems

Education

OSHA 30-hour certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

PC-based systems

Job description

GMi is hiring a Project Manager to lead construction projects in Texas from turnover through closeout. You will oversee day-to-day operations, manage budgets and schedules, ensure safety and quality, review contracts, and build client relationships to protect profitability.

The role requires strong leadership, financial accountability, and knowledge of drywall, framing, acoustical ceilings, and exterior cladding. OSHA-30 certification is preferred.