Project Manager

Walters Group; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) with company match.

Paid time off and holidays.

Professional development support.

Competitive salary

Job summary

Walters Group in Austin, Texas is seeking a Project Manager to lead structural steel erection projects onsite. You will own planning, execution, financial performance, and successful delivery, working closely with the VP of Operations, superintendents, engineering, safety, quality, and finance to guide projects from handoff to closeout.

We hire leaders who build strong teams, mentor professionals, and foster customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field required.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in structural steel, industrial, or heavy commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Experience managing structural steel erection projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects from turnover through final completion.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate the efforts of field operations, engineering, safety, quality, and accounting.
• Establish clear project objectives and communicate expectations to the project team.
• Manage project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Monitor labor productivity, equipment utilization, and project profitability.
• Prepare monthly cost projections and financial forecasts.
• Review and approve project expenditures within authority.
• Identify financial risks and implement corrective actions.
• Understand contract requirements and ensure compliance.
• Manage subcontract agreements and supplier commitments.
• Identify and negotiate change orders.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and contract correspondence.
• Maintain accurate project documentation.
• Develop execution plans in collaboration with Operations.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables and procurement activities.
• Monitor schedule performance and implement recovery plans.
• Coordinate manpower with General Superintendents.
• Serve as the primary commercial contact for projects.
• Build trust through proactive communication and problem-solving.
• Conduct regular project review meetings with customers.
• Foster long-term customer relationships that lead to repeat business.
• Identify project risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
• Escalate significant issues when needed.
• Promote a culture of safety and quality.
• Lead and mentor project team members.
• Support development of Assistant PMs and Project Engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Planning & scheduling

Cost control

Communication

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Viewpoint Vista ERP

Job description

Why Join Walters Field Services USA?

At Walters Field Services USA, we believe our greatest product is not the buildings we construct—it is the leaders we develop.

We are committed to creating an environment where every employee is challenged to grow personally, professionally, and as a leader. Our Project Managers are entrusted with more than delivering successful projects; they are expected to build strong teams, mentor future leaders, and create lasting relationships with our customers.

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead complex structural steel projects while making a meaningful impact on the people around you, we invite you to join our team.

At Walters Field Services USA, we do not hire managers. We hire leaders. Processes are managed. People are led.

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, execution, financial performance, and successful delivery of assigned structural steel erection projects. Working closely with the Vice President of Operations, General Superintendents, Engineering, Preconstruction, Safety, Quality Assurance, and Finance, the Project Manager leads the project team from project handoff through final closeout.

At Walters Field Services USA, Project Managers do more than manage projects—they lead people. They are expected to build strong relationships with customers, develop their teams, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead assigned projects from turnover through final completion.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate the efforts of field operations, engineering, safety, quality, and accounting.
• Establish clear project objectives and communicate expectations to the project team.

Financial Management

• Manage project budgets and cost forecasts.
• Monitor labor productivity, equipment utilization, and project profitability.
• Prepare monthly cost projections and financial forecasts.
• Review and approve project-related expenditures within assigned authority.
• Identify financial risks and implement corrective actions.

Contract Administration

• Understand contract requirements and ensure compliance.
• Manage subcontract agreements and supplier commitments.
• Identify and negotiate change orders.
• Manage Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and contract correspondence.
• Maintain accurate project documentation.

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop project execution plans in collaboration with Operations.
• Coordinate engineering deliverables and procurement activities.
• Monitor schedule performance and implement recovery plans as needed.
• Coordinate manpower requirements with General Superintendents.

Customer Relations

• Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for assigned projects.
• Build trust through proactive communication and professional problem-solving.
• Conduct regular project review meetings with customers.
• Foster long-term customer relationships that lead to repeat business.

Risk Management

• Identify project risks early.
• Develop mitigation strategies.
• Escalate significant issues to executive leadership when appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of contractual, operational, financial, and schedule risks.

Safety & Quality

• Support the Director of Safety and Director of Quality Assurance in maintaining compliance with company standards.
• Ensure safety and quality expectations are incorporated into project planning.
• Promote a culture where safety and quality are everyone's responsibility.

Leadership

• Lead and develop project team members.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers when assigned.
• Foster collaboration between office and field personnel.
• Promote the Walters Core Values in every interaction.

Work Location: On-site fulltime in Austin, Texas.

Required

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in structural steel, industrial, or heavy commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.

Preferred

• Experience managing structural steel erection projects.
• Knowledge of crane operations and heavy lifting.
• Experience with Viewpoint Vista ERP.
• Experience working with union labor.
• OSHA 30 certification.

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary based on experience ($110,000-$130,000/Year)
• Performance-based bonus potential.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development support.

Walters Group is committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.