Construction Project Manager: Drive Timely, High-Quality Builds

Wurzel Builders, LTD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wurzel Builders, LTD, an Austin-based commercial builder, seeks a Project Manager to lead onsite and office activities. You will develop budgets, manage buy-outs, supervise subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence while delivering high-quality work.

You will coordinate weekly meetings, prepare forecasts and invoices, and maintain strong relationships with owners and vendors. A construction degree and PM experience are required, with OSHA 30 and Excel proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction or related degree or 2+ years of Project Management experience.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, structural drawings, and plan sets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office - specifically Excel.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials and processes.
• Must have OSHA 30 or obtain certification within 90 days of start date.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong organization and problem solving skills.
• Ethical behavior and integrity used in all situations.
• Self-motivated.
• Master’s Degree in Construction Engineering preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Fuel station experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a budget for each project utilizing the estimate generated by estimating as a guideline.
• Buy-Out of each project, including subcontractor packages and the 'Wurzel Buy-Out' Process.
• Define and write the scope of work for each subcontractor and vendor.
• Negotiate subcontracts, purchase contracts, and purchase orders.
• Write each subcontract, purchase contract, and purchase order with assistance from the Project Assistant.
• Maintain a project 'Buy-out' log.
• Manage the financial aspects of each project including forecasting, cost proposals, billings, pay applications and invoices.
• Hold weekly project meetings and manage project communications.
• Generate and maintain a project schedule; update weekly with the Superintendent.
• Monitor the construction process to ensure schedule, budget, and quality goals are met.
• Assist the Project Superintendent and provide direction to resolve problems.
• Maintain relationships with Owner, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Exemplify Wurzel’s Mission, Vision, Philosophy and Core Values.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Blueprint reading

Excel proficiency

MS Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Ethical behavior

OSHA 30

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction or related degree

Master’s Degree in Construction Engineering preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Wurzel Builders, LTD, an Austin-based commercial builder, seeks a Project Manager to lead onsite and office activities. You will develop budgets, manage buy-outs, supervise subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence while delivering high-quality work.

You will coordinate weekly meetings, prepare forecasts and invoices, and maintain strong relationships with owners and vendors. A construction degree and PM experience are required, with OSHA 30 and Excel proficiency