Senior Construction Project Manager — Lead Large-Scale Builds

Satterfield & Pontikes; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonuses

Vehicle allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match

Job summary

Satterfield & Pontikes is expanding its Austin team and seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead project execution from preconstruction through closeout. You will ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence while maintaining strong client and partner relationships on projects ranging from $20M to $300M across education, healthcare, aviation, and mixed-use sectors.

The role requires coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, managing change orders, and leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture) required.
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager on projects valued at $25M+ or greater.
• Strong knowledge of commercial construction practices, project controls, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Experience managing large-scale projects in education, healthcare, aviation, mixed-use, industrial, or similar markets.
• Strong leadership and team development skills; excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Promote and ensure compliance with safety policies and programs.
• Review, monitor, and coordinate approvals of shop drawings and submittals.
• Develop schedules of values and obtain billing approvals from architects and owners.
• Partner with Superintendents to ensure contract compliance and project objectives.
• Oversee the project Quality Control Program.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost control adjustments.
• Manage and process project change orders.
• Formulate, maintain, and monitor project reports and logs.
• Schedule, attend, and lead project meetings, owner meetings, and closeout walkthroughs.
• Monitor project schedules, financial performance, and overall progress.
• Coordinate with project teams to identify and resolve challenges.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop project staff.
• Establish performance expectations and provide coaching and feedback.

Skills

Project Management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Satterfield & Pontikes is expanding its Austin team and seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead project execution from preconstruction through closeout. You will ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence while maintaining strong client and partner relationships on projects ranging from $20M to $300M across education, healthcare, aviation, and mixed-use sectors.

The role requires coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, managing change orders, and leading