Instrument & Controls Construction Manager

DHD Consulting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DHD Consulting is seeking an Instrument & Controls Construction Manager in Austin, TX. You will prepare client estimates, meet with clients and architects on-site, and lead scheduling and budgeting efforts across multiple large projects.

Ideal candidates bring leadership experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage risk and tight deadlines in fast-paced environments. Expect schedule coordination and on-call duties as projects progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Expert-level experience with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership with past projects.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing large projects.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates for clients.
• Meet with clients during the project.
• Schedule workers for projects.
• Meet with architect and construction workers at the job site.
• Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress on projects and meet deadlines.
• Process change orders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Technical and computer skills for scheduling and budgeting.
• Ability to manage risks and deal with change.
• Outstanding decision‑making skills.
• Calm, professional demeanor.
• Keen attention to detail.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree in construction management, business, or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Instrument & Controls Construction Manager

About the job Instrument & Controls Construction Manager

Role & Responsibility

• - Prepare estimates for clients
• - Meet with clients during the project
• - Schedule workers for projects
• - Meet with architect and construction workers at the job site
• - Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors
• - Monitor progress on projects
• - Meet deadlines
• - Process change orders
• - Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• - Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• - Time-management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• - Technical and computer skills for scheduling and budgeting
• - Ability to manage risks and deal with change
• - Outstanding decision‑making skills
• - Calm, professional demeanor
• - Keen attention to detail

Qualification

• - A Bachelor's degree is preferred
• - Expert‑level experience with Microsoft Office preferred
• - Verifiable leadership experience and capabilities, with past successful execution
• - Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• - 5+ years managing a team of constructions workers or general contractors
• - Ability to manage multiple ongoing large projects
• - Bachelors degree in construction management, business, or related field preferred

Key Notes

• - Bilingual (English + Spanish or Korean) preferred
• - Flexible working hour preferred (extra overtime due to fast track construction)
• - Strong communication / coordination skill preferred
• - Excellent knowledge of construction permits, legal requirements and construction procedures.
• - On call duty