What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Controls Manager (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial position at Austin External?
Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Sr. Project Controls Manager for our Houston, Texas Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!
Position Summary
The Senior Project Controls Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for all project controls functions across multiple projects or large-scale programs. This role manages Cost Engineers, Project Controls Managers and Field Office Managers (FOMs), ensuring consistency in cost control, scheduling, change management, risk mitigation, and reporting. The position is accountable for strategic planning, compliance with corporate standards, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct supervision of Project Controls Managers and Field Office Managers.
Oversight of Cost Engineers, Document Control Administrators, and related staff.
Responsible for performance evaluations, mentoring, and professional development of team members.
Functional Areas of Responsibility
Develop and maintain project budget
Cost Management and Forecasting
Monitoring cost performance
M/WBE Program
Scheduling and Progress Measurement
Validate subcontractor SOVs and billings
Project Contracts, change orders, insurance, and bonding
Project Accounting
Change Order Management and Claims
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Contract Administration and Compliance
Reporting and Analytics
Track and identify scope changes
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and mentor Project Engineers, Project Controls Managers and Field Office Managers to achieve departmental goals.
Develop and enforce project controls policies, procedures, and best practices across all projects.
Oversee cost engineering, scheduling, procurement, and change order management.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly reports, forecasts, and close-out documentation.
Collaborate with project leadership to manage risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Review and approve subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders and compliance documentation.
Coordinate with corporate departments including Risk Mitigation, Legal, Accounting, and Insurance for contract administration.
Support project teams in bidder selection, contract negotiations, and M/WBE compliance.
Resolve disputes and claims in partnership with legal and project leadership.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field required.
7 years of progressive experience in project controls, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Expert knowledge of cost control, scheduling, procurement, and risk management principles.
Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in project management software and ERP systems.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.
Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Commercial
A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
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