Senior Project Manager | High Rise | Austin, TX

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

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a flagship high-rise multifamily development in Austin from preconstruction through turnover. You will direct budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and risk management while coordinating general contractors, design teams, and key stakeholders to meet cost, quality, safety, and schedule objectives.

You will oversee permitting, entitlements, and preconstruction planning, providing strategic leadership and frequent updates to executive

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale multifamily or high-rise construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and teams.
• Ability to drive projects from preconstruction through turnover.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project delivery from preconstruction through turnover.
• Direct budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and risk management activities.
• Manage general contractors, design teams, and key stakeholders.
• Drive performance on cost, quality, safety, and schedule objectives.
• Oversee permitting, entitlements, and preconstruction planning.
• Provide strategic leadership and regular executive updates.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Preconstruction

Permitting

Education

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

Job description

This is a rare opportunity to lead the delivery of a flagship high-rise multifamily development for a well-funded, nationally recognized residential developer. The Senior Project Manager will take ownership of a large-scale urban project from preconstruction through completion, working alongside senior leadership and a highly experienced development and construction team.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

• 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.

Job 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.

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.