Lead Commercial Construction Project Manager - Fort Worth

Vaquero Ventures; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaquero Ventures in Fort Worth, TX seeks an Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager to lead and support commercial development projects from budgeting through closeout. You will coordinate with acquisitions, development, design, construction, and tenant teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The role is hands-on and requires comfort working with contractors, architects, engineers, and national tenants; travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of relevant commercial construction/development experience.
• Strong understanding of the commercial construction and development process.
• Ability to read, understand, and navigate civil, architectural, and construction plans.
• Strong understanding of construction scopes, sequencing, and project coordination.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing commercial development projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Scope projects, perform quantity take-offs, and develop preliminary budgets.
• Work with the acquisitions team to establish project budgets and identify value engineering opportunities.
• Solicit and manage bids from General Contractors and subcontractors.
• Review and compare contractor bids, identify scope gaps and exclusions, and assist with contractor selection and award.
• Review civil, architectural, MEP, and other project plans to identify conflicts, scope gaps, and potential cost or schedule impacts.
• Verify project plans and construction documents meet tenant requirements and project objectives.
• Lead weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings and coordinate resolution of project issues.
• Communicate directly with tenants regarding project status, challenges, schedule, and other construction-related matters.
• Monitor project costs throughout construction.
• Review change orders, pay applications, and other project-related costs for accuracy and compliance with the project scope.
• Coordinate directly with civil engineers, architects, consultants, and contractors to resolve issues as they arise during construction.
• Prepare and distribute weekly project updates and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Monitor project schedules and work with the contractor to identify and address potential delays.
• Conduct site visits and represent the Owner during construction.
• Complete project punch walks and coordinate completion of outstanding items through project closeout.
• Assist with other development and construction-related responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Construction coordination

Schedule management

Budgeting

Reading blueprints

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years of relevant commercial construction/development experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vaquero Ventures in Fort Worth, TX seeks an Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager to lead and support commercial development projects from budgeting through closeout. You will coordinate with acquisitions, development, design, construction, and tenant teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The role is hands-on and requires comfort working with contractors, architects, engineers, and national tenants; travel may be needed.