Senior Construction Program Manager

Bilfinger North America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger North America is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction programs, coordinate teams, and manage budgets. You will liaise with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality and safety standards.

The role requires 4+ years in construction, strong estimating and negotiation skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Occasional travel to sites is expected; office work and site visits are part of the role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in the construction industry with a commercial or industrial general contractor.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects, subcontractors, and vendors simultaneously
• Proficient in producing fixed price estimates using RS Means or other price books
• Possess effective negotiating skills
• Resource Management; to include operations support staff, vendors, subcontractors, and time
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Creates and manages budgets; Communicates effectively with all team members, including subcontractors and clients; Ensures delivery order execution is in accordance with contract requirements; Develops and reviews SOW through site visits, existing conditions, and client needs so project requirements and expectations are clearly defined; Negotiates with client and subcontractors as necessary; Coordinates project close out, obtaining required documentation, assisting in pre-final inspections and As-Built drawings
• Estimating: Prepares estimates based on technical specifications, SOW, and drawings; Quantity take-offs for each job order; Enters line items into Unit Price Book software using RS Means or other line items estimating tools; Develops pricing for non-scheduled line items
• Subcontractor Management: Solicits proposals from at least three vendors and/or subcontractors to include documentation on equipment, material, and labor costs for items not covered in an industry standard manual or work to be performed by subcontractors; Evaluates proposals to confirm compliance with SOW; Negotiates delivery order subcontractor agreements; Coordinates subcontractor buyout, arrange and attend site visits, and track subcontractor proposals
• Scheduling: Develops and maintains project schedules with superintendents for use by customer and subcontractors
• Business Development: Contacts new and existing customers to discuss needs and understand the full potential of framework agreements, in order to propose solutions, identify improvements, enhance customer service and retention, and grow business
• Safety: Ensures compliance with Bilfinger’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) guidelines and procedures along with all local requirements (OSHA, USACE EM385.1.1, etc.)
• Travel: Responsible for driving between project sites that are often miles apart or miles from the assigned office location.
• Site work: Performance of job duties in an office environment plus site visits under construction

Skills

Construction management

Budgeting & cost control

Leadership / team management

Scheduling & project planning

Negotiation

Communication skills

Risk management

ProCore

BlueBeam

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

RS Means

ProCore

BlueBeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bilfinger North America is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead construction programs, coordinate teams, and manage budgets. You will liaise with clients, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality and safety standards.

The role requires 4+ years in construction, strong estimating and negotiation skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Occasional travel to sites is expected; office work and site visits are part of the role.