Senior Project Manager - Austin, TX

Bilfinger; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead day-to-day management and coordination of multiple industrial construction projects. The role oversees client relations, contract execution, and project delivery across varying contract types, with project values ranging from a few thousand to several hundred thousand dollars annually.

The position requires 7+ years in construction with a commercial/industrial GC, strong estimating and leadership abilities, and proficiency with MS Office, ProCore,

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in construction with a commercial or industrial general contractor.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and subcontractors/vendors.
• Proficient in producing detailed fixed-price estimates using RS Means or other published unit price books.
• Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Strong negotiating, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and manages all facets necessary to complete projects within budget, on time, and with quality.
• Develops detailed project scope of work, drawings, and material estimates.
• Manages subcontractor buyout, proposals, and submittals; negotiates with subcontractors.
• Establishes and maintains project schedules; leads meetings and reviews progress.
• Supports business development and client communications to grow the business.
• Ensures compliance with safety, quality guidelines and company procedures.
• Travels between project sites as required; works in an office and field environment.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Estimating

Negotiation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

ProCore

AutoCAD

BlueBeam

Adobe

Job description

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With about 31,000 employees and over €5.4 billion in revenue in 2025, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

Bilfinger North America has a national reach spanning from Florida to Alaska, with professionals sharing a common goal: to keep promises, honor commitments, and exceed client expectations. We offer a diverse portfolio of services that includes national general contracting concentrating on the management and performance of Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts, Job Order Contracting, Design-Build, Bid-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk services; Industrial Maintenance and Turnaround Solutions; Chemical, Manufacturing, and Assembly services and Turbine Manufacturing

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!

The Role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, and control of several projects and/or contracts. The Senior Project Manager must serve as the primary leader of the construction program, liaising between team members and clients, on all matters. The value of projects will vary based on contract type and overall complexity but in general the position will oversee projects ranging from $2,000 to $500,000 each or $1,500,000 annually.

Qualifications:

7+ years’ experience in the construction industry with a commercial or industrial general contractor

Extensive experience managing and coordinating multiple projects and subcontractors/vendors

Very experienced in producing detailed fixed price estimates; has the ability to use RS Means or other published unit price books to produce detailed line-item estimates

Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods

Possess effective negotiating skills

Must demonstrate a strong ability to:

Adapt and be flexible to frequent changes in a fast-paced work environment

Demonstrate integrity consistent with Centennial’s core values

Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment with people of various backgrounds and styles

Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include clear, concise, and professional presentation of information

Adapt to the constantly evolving world of technology, design, means and methods, systems may include but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite, ProCore, Adobe, and BlueBeam

Mentor and train assistant level operations team members

Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include clear, concise and professional presentation of information

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

Responsibilities:

Project Management:Plans, coordinates and manages all facets necessary to complete projects within budget, on time, and deliver quality work; Manages the projects in accordance with contract requirements and Centennial systems and procedures; Responds in a timely manner to all contract agreements, instructions, and inquiries from authorized government personnel; Enforces Quality Control Plan and implements Site Safety, Attends pre-construction, progress and other project meetings; and provide minutes; Attends pre-issuance site visits to determine existing conditions and client needs; Manages the development of detailed project scope of work to include AutoCad drawings, renderings, preliminary approximations of types of materials to be used and basic quantity counts; Reviews the proposal scope of work, specifications, and drawings to ensure they clearly define the project requirements and client expectations; Manages the development of project work packages for each definable feature of work and solicitation of detailed proposal information from at least proposals for each work package; Reviews and approves proposal package for submission to client and attend negotiations to support the proposal as submitted; Manages project close-out; to include obtaining required documentation, assisting in pre-final inspections and As-Built drawings

Estimating: Performs independent review of estimates based on technical specifications, scope of work and drawings or sketches; to include detailed quantity take-offs for each job order and enter line items into on-site computer containing the Unit Price Book software; Confirms all necessary line items are included in the estimate and any unnecessary items are excluded.

Subcontractor Management: Manages the coordination of subcontractor buyout; to include arranging and attending site visits with subcontractors, tracking subcontractor proposals and entering required data in project management software; Reviews project cost requirements to ensure compliance with project requirements and Centennial procedures; Reviews and approves proposal package for submission to client and attend negotiations to support the proposal as submitted; Manages negotiations with subcontractors; Reviews and approves detailed subcontractor agreements; Manages submittal process.

Scheduling: Establishes and maintains project start, progress, and completion schedules; Manages the project(s) utilizing the schedule, RFI and submittal logs, cost information and status meetings to ensure a timely and profitable completion

Business Development: Contacts new and existing customers to discuss their needs and if applicable, understanding the full potential of frame work agreements in place to serve their market in order to propose solutions, identify improvements, enhance customer service and retention, and grow business; Assists proposal and business development departments on requests for information and proposal reviews as needed

Safety: Ensures compliance with Centennial’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) guidelines and procedures along with all local requirements (OSHA, USACE EM385.1.1, etc.)

Responsible for driving between project sites that are often miles apart or miles from the assigned office location

Occasional travel may be required

Performance of the required job duties will be in an office environment along with visits to sites that are under construction which may include various weather conditions.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

The ability to walk terrain and surfaces that may be far, uneven, or temporary

The ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, talk and hear

The ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel

The ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, or reach

The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

For additional information please contactJaime Marie Koerner by email [e-mail].

Centennial Contractors Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.