Project Manager

Keller Management Services, LLC; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + matching

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Keller seeks an experienced Project Manager in Austin, TX to lead geotechnical projects from pre-construction through execution. You will build high-performing teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and 5+ years of geotechnical/construction experience are preferred. Strong communication and proposal development skills are essential, with opportunity to advance with management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years geotechnical, construction or industry related experience preferred.
• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and collaborate with management on strategy and resource alignment.
• Lead proposal development, including risk assessment, profit optimization, estimating, engineering input, technical writing, site visits, and client Q&A.
• Oversee design coordination, submittals, material procurement, pre-job planning, and project scheduling.
• Build, lead, and support high-performing project teams.
• Identify, track, and manage project changes; elevate issues as necessary to ensure proper resolution.
• Review and approve weekly and monthly financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and KPIs; oversee A/R collections.
• Ensure full compliance with Keller and OSHA safety standards and requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

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Overview

Keller is the world leader in geotechnical constructionanddeep foundations. With a North American presence of over 100 years, weoperateas the market leader with over 50 offices throughout the US and Canada. By connecting global resources and local experience, Keller develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to geotechnical challenges. Our values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence enable us to lead the industryinproviding theoptimalsolution for our clients.

Keller is looking for an experienced Project ManagerAustin, TX location.

Responsibilities

Business Development & Proposal Preparation

• Identify new business opportunities and collaborate with management on overall strategy and resource alignment.
• Support the identification of new markets, clients, and technologies while building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Lead proposal development, including risk assessment, profit optimization, estimating, engineering input, technical writing, site visits, and client Q&A.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure a clear understanding of all contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with the pre-construction team, as applicable.

Risk Management

• Maintain full compliance with Keller risk management policies and procedures.
• Proactively identify major risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to protect the company.

Pre-Construction & Initial Planning

• Oversee design coordination, submittals, material procurement, pre-job planning, and project scheduling.
• Plan and lead pre-project meetings with Superintendents and other key stakeholders.
• Partner with the project team to develop strategies that maximize project profitability.

Project Execution

• Build, lead, and support high-performing project teams.
• Ensure all work is executed in accordance with project specifications and requirements.
• Collaborate with branch and project teams to maintain schedule adherence and budget performance.
• Identify and resolve challenges while capitalizing on opportunities to enhance project outcomes and profitability.

Change Management

• Identify, track, and manage project changes; elevate issues as necessary to ensure proper resolution.

Financial Management

• Review and approve weekly and monthly financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and key performance metrics throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee accounts receivable (A/R) collections.

Safety & Quality Assurance

• Ensure full compliance with Keller and OSHA safety standards and requirements.
• Partner with HSEQ in the event of a safety incident to support employees and project teams in alignment with company policy.
• Address and resolve all quality nonconformance issues.
• Exercise stop-work authority when safety or quality concerns arise.

Qualifications

Background Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Experience) Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred. Minimum 5 years geotechnical, construction or industry related experience preferred. Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary

Additional Information

Salary Range:

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including relevant internal and external experience, knowledge, skills, scope of job, geographical location or other factors permittedby law

Benefits

• 401(k) + matching

• Health, Dental, Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Holiday Pay

Keller is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity