Senior Construction Project Leader

United States 2 Avis Budget Car Rental LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Matching

Employee Discounts

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avis Budget Group in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead construction, renovation, and facility-improvement programs. You will direct projects to meet on-time, on-budget, and compliant delivery, translating scopes into actionable work packages and coordinating with operations and design teams.

You will collaborate with corporate design and construction, prepare cost estimates, manage documentation for permits and bidding, supervise consultants and contractors, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field with applicable experience.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of practical and progressive commercial construction and design project management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of construction activities and professional roles associated with the construction industry.
• Excellent communication and social skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational and analytical ability, attention to detail, and ability to manage various 3rd party teams simultaneously.
• Up to 40% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages assigned construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects to ensure on-time, on-budget, and fully compliant delivery in accordance with approved scopes, drawings, and specifications.
• Collaborates with Operations to define functional requirements and translate them into detailed architectural and engineering scopes of work.
• Coordinates with Corporate Design & Construction, and headquarters departments to implement design standards, branding elements, and strategic construction initiatives across the organization’s network.
• Prepares detailed cost estimates utilizing historical construction data, regional cost indexes, and prevailing wage schedules to support project budgeting and financial approval processes.
• Oversees the preparation of design development and construction documentation required for permitting, bidding, and contracting.
• Represents the organization in technical design and planning meetings with airports, landlords, and municipal authorities.
• Manages consultants, contractors, vendors, and building officials to ensure project delivery aligns with approved design, quality standards, and contractual obligations.
• Administers construction contracts within assigned regions, including issuance of change orders, RFI responses, progress evaluations, and closeout documentation.
• Conducts property condition assessments and provides recommendations regarding necessary improvements prior to leasehold acquisition or renewal.
• Coordinates with Corporate Design & Construction staff to prepare, review, and execute consultant and contractor agreements, ensuring adherence to corporate procurement protocols.
• Reviews, verifies, and approves consultant and contractor invoices. Ensures proper supporting documentation and collaborates with internal accounting staff to resolve discrepancies and maintain payment schedules critical to project timelines.
• Provides directions to external design professionals, contractors, and consultants engaged on assigned projects. May provide indirect oversight and technical guidance to internal Corporate Design & Construction staff to ensure consistent application of project management best practices and design standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Avis Budget Group in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead construction, renovation, and facility-improvement programs. You will direct projects to meet on-time, on-budget, and compliant delivery, translating scopes into actionable work packages and coordinating with operations and design teams.

You will collaborate with corporate design and construction, prepare cost estimates, manage documentation for permits and bidding, supervise consultants and contractors, and ensure