Senior Project Area Manager - Commercial Construction

Austin Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K Plan

Employee-Owned (ESOP)

Job summary

Austin Commercial in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Area Manager to lead large, complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will supervise multiple project teams, drive operational excellence, manage safety, scheduling, and cost control, and build strong client relationships while advancing our employee-owned culture.

This role supports business development, strategic planning, and mentoring future leaders.

Qualifications

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 15+ years of combined project management and field operations experience
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year)
• Ability to build and lead high performing teams at multiple projects concurrently
• Recognized as an industry leading subject matter expert
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee large, complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Review progress at regular intervals; oversee safety, planning, scheduling, quality, and cost control.
• Manage subcontractor performance and procurement activities; review change orders and costs.
• Establish and maintain liaison with officers and directors to foster new work prospects.
• Participate in business development and may join the Austin presentation team.
• Review final cost estimates and assist with contract language where appropriate.
• Collaborate with Risk Management to ensure insurance and subcontractor risk controls.
• Contribute to strategic planning and long-term goals; mentor project personnel.
• Monitor project status reports and investigate deviations.

Skills

15+ years experience

Team leadership

Business development

Mentoring future leaders

Risk management collaboration

Leadership in PM & field ops

Owner/employee-owned culture advocacy

Ability to work across multiple sites

Subject matter expert

Work authorization in US

Education

BS in construction management/science or engineering

OSHA 30-Hour certification

Job description

Austin Commercial in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Area Manager to lead large, complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will supervise multiple project teams, drive operational excellence, manage safety, scheduling, and cost control, and build strong client relationships while advancing our employee-owned culture.

This role supports business development, strategic planning, and mentoring future leaders.