Project Manager

Socket.dev; West Lake Hills (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Square One in Austin, TX is seeking an entry‑level Project Manager I to support the delivery of projects under senior PMs. You will assist with coordinating tasks, developing plans, tracking schedules and budgets, and preparing project documentation.

You will work closely with clients, design teams, and contractors to represent the Owner’s interests while learning project management fundamentals and advancing your professional development within the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Six to ten years related experience may be substituted for education requirement.
• Interest in learning project management fundamentals, construction methods, cost estimating, contract documentation, and scheduling.
• Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet company’s auto insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers II–IV in coordinating project tasks with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Help develop project plans, track schedules and budgets, and escalate issues as needed.
• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals under guidance to ensure project alignment and quality.
• Conduct site visits to observe construction progress and quality.
• Support financial tasks including pay applications, invoices, cost tracking, and change orders.
• Prepare meeting notes, monthly reports, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project success.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture

Equivalent experience accepted

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Square One, a subsidiary of Project Control and Raba Kistner, is a program and Project Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are:

• Community "We care for our communities"
• Integrity "We act with integrity"
• Passion "We infuse passion into everything we do"
• Quality "We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement"
• Growth "We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth"

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Square One team in Austin, TX . Project Manager’s (Project Manager I) are entry level, self-starters, motivated and detail oriented. In this role, you will support the successful delivery of projects by assisting Project Managers II, III and IV with day-to-day project work, contributing to team leadership, and engaging in personal development opportunities. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within the firm while working closely with clients, design teams, and contractors to represent the Owner’s best interests. The role requires most of your time on project performance, some on personal development, and the rest on staying informed about marketplace activities, with minimal involvement in financial performance, marketing, operations, or firm leadership at this stage. Other responsibilities include:

• Assist Project Managers II–IV in coordinating project tasks with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Help develop project plans, track schedules and budgets, and escalate issues as needed.
• Review drawings, specifications, and submittals under guidance to ensure project alignment and quality.
• Conduct site visits to observe construction progress and quality.
• Support financial tasks including pay applications, invoices, cost tracking, and change orders.
• Prepare meeting notes, monthly reports, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate project success.
• Engage in professional development, training, and learning opportunities.
• Understand, adhere and participate in the Raba Kistner Health and Safety and (BBS) Programs and set a good safety example
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience. Six to ten years related experience may be substituted for education requirement
• No prior experience required, though internships or project coordination experience are a plus.
• Interest in learning project management fundamentals, construction methods, cost estimating, contract documentation, and scheduling.
• Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet company’s auto insurability requirements.

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.) and Microsoft Project. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee may continuously stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear; regularly drive vehicle short and/or long distances; frequently climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crawl, taste or smell; occasionally use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust focus.

May occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Noise level for this position is moderate.

This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs.

EOE/Disabled/Veteran
Drug Free Workplace