Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Wurzel Builders, LTD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wurzel Builders, LTD, an Austin-based commercial builder, seeks a Project Manager to lead onsite and office activities. You will develop budgets, manage buy-outs, supervise subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence while delivering high-quality work.

You will coordinate weekly meetings, prepare forecasts and invoices, and maintain strong relationships with owners and vendors. A construction degree and PM experience are required, with OSHA 30 and Excel proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction or related degree or 2+ years of Project Management experience.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, structural drawings, and plan sets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office - specifically Excel.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials and processes.
• Must have OSHA 30 or obtain certification within 90 days of start date.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong organization and problem solving skills.
• Ethical behavior and integrity used in all situations.
• Self-motivated.
• Master’s Degree in Construction Engineering preferred.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Fuel station experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a budget for each project utilizing the estimate generated by estimating as a guideline.
• Buy-Out of each project, including subcontractor packages and the 'Wurzel Buy-Out' Process.
• Define and write the scope of work for each subcontractor and vendor.
• Negotiate subcontracts, purchase contracts, and purchase orders.
• Write each subcontract, purchase contract, and purchase order with assistance from the Project Assistant.
• Maintain a project 'Buy-out' log.
• Manage the financial aspects of each project including forecasting, cost proposals, billings, pay applications and invoices.
• Hold weekly project meetings and manage project communications.
• Generate and maintain a project schedule; update weekly with the Superintendent.
• Monitor the construction process to ensure schedule, budget, and quality goals are met.
• Assist the Project Superintendent and provide direction to resolve problems.
• Maintain relationships with Owner, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Exemplify Wurzel’s Mission, Vision, Philosophy and Core Values.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Blueprint reading

Excel proficiency

MS Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Ethical behavior

OSHA 30

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction or related degree

Master’s Degree in Construction Engineering preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Project Manager

About the company

Wurzel Builders, LTD. is an Austin-based commercial builder committed to quality construction and building services. Our comprehensive construction services, leadership, planning and proactive approach to projects ensure each client’s vision is executed efficiently to meet or exceed their expectations. We specialize in building for some of the most well-known companies in the United States. We are committed to hiring the best talent in the industry and providing a great place for employees to learn, grow and be a part of our Wurzel work family.

Role overview

The Project Manager provides overall management direction for assigned projects. Their responsibilities include ensuring each project is constructed safely, on schedule, within budget and of the highest quality possible. Additional clarification of responsibilities are noted within the Project Team Procedures Manual. The Project Manager and Project Superintendent are the primary team members on each project and each are responsible for the successful completion of each project.

Responsibilities

• Develop a budget for each project utilizing the estimate generated by estimating as a guideline.
• Buy- Manage the Buy-out of each project, including subcontractor/ subcontract work package and utilize the \"Wurzel Buy-Out\" Process.
  • Know the scope of the work for the entire project. Review the contract documents including the contract, drawings, specifications, and addenda
  • Buy-out each subcontractor/ subcontract work package and utilize the \"Wurzel Buy-Out\" Process.
  • Define and write the scope of work for each subcontractor and vendor to be hired
  • Negotiate subcontracts, purchase contracts, and purchase orders with the subcontractors and vendors
  • Write each subcontract, purchase contract, and purchase order with assistance from the Project Assistant
  • Maintain a project \"Buy-out\" log
• Manage the financial aspects of each project including: maintaining a project forecast for each project (due at the end of each month), developing cost proposals in a timely manner for the clients as required due to changes or proposed changes, generate billings for the project, submitting pay applications and invoices monthly, and processing all subcontractor and vendor pay applications and invoices
• Hold weekly project meetings. Meetings include start-up meeting with Owner and subcontractors, weekly meetings with the subcontractors, and other meetings as requested or required.
• Generate and maintain a project schedule for each project.
• Meet weekly with the Superintendent to update the Master Schedule and generate weekly the two-week look ahead schedule.
• Monitor the construction process to ensure the project is constructed on schedule and within budget while maintaining the highest quality possible.
• Assist the Project Superintendent and provide direction to the Project Superintendent to resolve problems.
• Maintain relationship with the Owner, subcontractors and vendors. Ensure all issues of concern are resolved expeditiously.
• Exemplify Wurzel’s Mission, Vision, Philosophy and Core Values:
  • MISSION: We build quality projects delivered on time.
  • VISION: To continue producing great work that our team can take pride in by creating a collaborative environment where we enjoy working together and enhance our collective know-how. In doing so, our clients will continue receiving the quality of work and attention to detail that they have known for over 20 years.
  • PHILOSOPHY: \"Say what you’re going to do and do what you say you’re going to do\".
  • Wurzel Builder’s CORE VALUES: Teamwork, Ownership, Honesty
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Construction or related degree or 2+ years of Project Management experience.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, structural drawings, and plan sets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office - specifically Excel
• Strong knowledge of construction materials and processes
• Must have OSHA 30 or obtain certification within 90 days of start date
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated strong organization and problem solving skills
• Ethical behavior and integrity used in all situations
• Self-motivated
• Master’s Degree in Construction Engineering preferred
• PMP Certification preferred
• Fuel station experience preferred

Logistics

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time exempt position. Typical work days and hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some weekend work may be required. Work location is in office/at job site.

Travel: Overnight travel is possible for this position. Frequent day travel will be necessary.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein 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. Work is performed in an office settings and outdoor site work is required in the inspection of various land use developments, construction sites or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination and the ability to see well, naturally or with correction, is necessary to operate drafting instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and the ability of pulling and pushing objects up to 50 pounds is required on a job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to stand; walk; walk on uneven surfaces; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms for long periods of time. The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.

AAP/EEO Statement

Wurzel Builders, LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wurzel Builders, LTD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.