Project Manager II

Tundra Technical Solutions; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Project Manager II to lead commercial and industrial construction projects from preconstruction through completion.

This role requires owning schedules, budgets, subcontractor relationships, cost controls, and client communications while partnering with superintendents, designers, engineers and project owners. Travel is expected at 40–50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 6+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Experience on design-build projects.
• Experience managing projects ranging from $1M–$75M.
• Strong estimating, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, procurement knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost projections, contracts, and status reports.
• Lead project and construction progress meetings.
• Partner closely with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, owners, architects, and engineers.
• Coordinate design development and resolve project-related issues throughout construction.
• Manage project budgets, profit projections, schedules, and cost controls.
• Support estimating, bid development, material pricing, procurement, and buyout activities.
• Negotiate and award subcontract agreements.
• Track project performance and proactively identify schedule, cost, or execution risks.
• Provide clear project updates to clients, internal leadership, and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Construction PM software

Job description

$105,000–$120,000 annually

Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager II to lead commercial and industrial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion.

This role is ideal for a construction professional who is comfortable owning project schedules, budgets, subcontractor relationships, cost controls, and client communication while working closely with superintendents, field teams, designers, engineers, and project owners.

Candidates with experience in design-build, industrial, tilt-wall, warehouse/distribution, grocery/retail, data center, mission-critical, or heavy MEP construction are especially relevant.

What You’ll Do

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost projections, contracts, and status reports.
• Lead project and construction progress meetings.
• Partner closely with superintendents, subcontractors, vendors, owners, architects, and engineers.
• Coordinate design development and resolve project-related issues throughout construction.
• Manage project budgets, profit projections, schedules, and cost controls.
• Support estimating, bid development, material pricing, procurement, and buyout activities.
• Negotiate and award subcontract agreements.
• Track project performance and proactively identify schedule, cost, or execution risks.
• Provide clear project updates to clients, internal leadership, and other key stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Experience working on design-build construction projects.
• Experience managing projects ranging from approximately $1M–$75M.
• Strong understanding of estimating, scheduling, budgeting, cost control, procurement, and material pricing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and construction/project management software.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage relationships with owners, subcontractors, superintendents, designers, and internal teams.
• Industrial construction experience is highly preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Experience in one or more of the following is highly relevant:

• Tilt-wall construction
• Warehouse and distribution facilities
• Grocery and retail construction
• Mission-critical facilities
• Heavy MEP environments

Travel

This position requires approximately 40–50% travel to active project sites.