Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Scott Humphrey Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott Humphrey Corporation in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction from preconstruction through closeout. You will manage budgets, schedules, quality, and client relationships on ground-up and complex projects.

Ground-up construction experience is strongly preferred, with projects in healthcare, industrial, higher education, K-12, or other complex commercial sectors valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing commercial construction projects.
• Ground-up construction experience preferred.
• Experience with healthcare, industrial, higher education, K-12 sectors valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout.
• Maintain responsibility for project budget, schedule, quality, contract compliance, and overall client satisfaction.
• Coordinate with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and owners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, procurement, contracts, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Review project schedules and proactively identify potential delays, risks, and cost impacts.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, including scope coordination, buyout, contract administration, and performance.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with owners, design teams, and internal leadership.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts, cost reports, projections, and other project controls.
• Review plans and specs to identify constructability issues, scope gaps, and potential conflicts.
• Coordinate with preconstruction teams on estimating, budgeting, value engineering, and project turnover.
• Manage project closeout, punch list, turnover, and final documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders to drive repeat business and successful project delivery.

Skills

PM

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relations

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering

Job description

A well-established commercial General Contractor in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing commercial construction projects from preconstruction through completion, with experience overseeing complex projects, budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.

Ground-up construction experience is strongly preferred. Candidates with experience on large-scale healthcare, industrial, higher education, K-12, or other complex commercial projects are especially encouraged to apply. Corporate interiors experience is also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout.
• Maintain responsibility for project budget, schedule, quality, contract compliance, and overall client satisfaction.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and owners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, procurement, contracts, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Review project schedules and proactively identify potential delays, risks, and cost impacts.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, including scope coordination, buyout, contract administration, and performance.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear communication with owners, design teams, and internal leadership.
• Prepare monthly financial forecasts, cost reports, projections, and other project controls.
• Review plans and specifications to identify constructability issues, scope gaps, and potential conflicts.
• Coordinate with preconstruction teams on estimating, budgeting, value engineering, and project turnover.
• Manage project closeout, punch list, turnover, and final documentation.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders to drive repeat business and successful project delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction Project Management experience.
• Experience mandating ground-up commercial construction projects strongly preferred.
• Experience with large-scale projects in healthcare, industrial, higher education, K-12, or other complex commercial sectors highly valued.
• Corporate interiors / tenant improvement experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, project financials, scheduling, procurement, and change management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple project stakeholders and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred but not required.

Project Experience We Value

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience managing:

• Industrial and manufacturing facilities
• Higher education / university projects
• K-12 education facilities
• Ground-up commercial construction
• Corporate office interiors and tenant improvements
• Complex renovations and occupied-space construction

Why Join?

• Established commercial General Contractor with a strong presence in the Austin market.
• Opportunity to manage complex, high-value commercial construction projects.
• Collaborative team environment with strong support from preconstruction and field operations.
• Long-term opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.