Senior Project Manager - High Rise

Michael Page; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k)

Annual performance bonus

Career growth

Job summary

MPI, a leading luxury multifamily developer, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a large-scale high-rise project in Austin from preconstruction to turnover. You will coordinate planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement and risk management while guiding general contractors, consultants and design teams.

The successful candidate will drive cost, quality and safety objectives, manage permitting and entitlements, provide strategic leadership, and deliver executive updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• Extensive experience managing large-scale multifamily construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering mid-rise or high-rise residential developments.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, and risk management.
• Experience coordinating diverse stakeholder groups including design teams and contractors.
• Ability to lead projects from preconstruction through field execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project delivery from preconstruction through turnover.
• Direct project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and risk management.
• Manage general contractors, consultants, design teams, and key stakeholders.
• Drive performance on cost, quality, safety, and schedule goals.
• Oversee permitting, entitlement coordination, and preconstruction planning.
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure successful project execution.
• Deliver regular updates, forecasts, and recommendations to executives.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering

Architecture

Job description

• Lead a landmark luxury high-rise from preconstruction to delivery
• Join a well-capitalized team with long-term growth opportunities

About Our Client

Our client is a leading multifamily real estate developer with a strong track record of delivering high-quality residential communities across major U.S. markets. The organization is known for its financial strength, collaborative culture, long-term investment approach, and commitment to developing best-in-class living environments in high-growth urban locations.

Job Description

Reporting into senior construction leadership, the Senior Project Manager will play a critical role in overseeing the successful execution of a large-scale multifamily high-rise development.

• Lead all phases of project delivery from preconstruction through turnover.
• Direct project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and risk management activities.
• Manage general contractors, consultants, design teams, and key project stakeholders.
• Drive project performance related to cost, quality, safety, and schedule objectives.
• Oversee permitting, entitlement coordination, and preconstruction planning efforts.
• Provide strategic leadership throughout construction to ensure successful project execution.
• Deliver regular project updates, forecasts, and recommendations to executive leadership.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Extensive experience managing large-scale multifamily construction projects.
• Proven experience delivering mid-rise or high-rise residential developments.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, and risk management.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder groups, consultants, and construction teams.
• Ability to lead projects through preconstruction, permitting, and field execution.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience working within the Austin market is strongly preferred.
• High-rise multifamily experience is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Base salary: $185,000 - $205,000 (DOE)
• Annual performance bonus: 20% - 25%
• Strong total compensation package designed to compete with market-leading construction and development employers.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare and 401(k).
• Opportunity to lead a highly visible, large-scale multifamily development from early planning through project completion.
• Long-term career growth with a stable, well-capitalized development platform actively investing in future projects.