Construction Project Manager

Candidate:

Are you looking to use your project management skills in a fast-paced and fun environment? Do you want to be an integral part of a team that builds dreams? Do you want to be part of a company where your work matters? If so, keep reading.

The Mission:

Our mission is to use our God-given gifts with excellence; designing, crafting, furnishing, and preserving luxury homes and hospitality spaces that inspire, endure, and fulfill. We achieve this mission with unwavering attention to detail, efficiency, and superior customer service.

The Vision:

Jenkins Design Build sets the benchmark for luxury design, construction, and preservation in Austin and beyond; transforming the way people experience home and hospitality. Through continuous innovation, superior customer service, and by upholding our values of excellence and efficiency, we aspire to redefine what is possible: building faster, smarter, and better, while creating enduring spaces that inspire and fulfill lives for generations.

Our Culture:

We are a small company where every team member matters and is important. We are self-starters and solution providers. In teams that win, all team members are required to contribute at a high level. To work here, you must be passionate about the company’s mission and the service of others. You must be a “go-getter.” We don’t hire just to fill a seat, we want team members that will contribute their skills and talents right out of the gate.

What We Need:

We need a person with drive, a passion for home building, and a commitment to excelling in the science, methods, and materials of construction. You will be leading a team of management staff on large, multi-year construction projects.

1. Project Document Control & System Accuracy:

• Ensure all project stakeholders are working from the most current contract documents, including all approved change orders.
• Maintain and update all project data in Buildertrend, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Confirm that drawings, specifications, budgets, schedules, and logs are current and accessible.
• Serve as the single source of truth for project documentation and version control.
• Audit project files regularly to ensure compliance with company standards.

2. Schedule & Budget Management:

• Develop and maintain a baseline purchasing and construction schedule with sufficient detail to manage the project effectively.
• Update the project schedule weekly to reflect actual progress and issue revised schedules to all stakeholders.
• Communicate schedule delays, including any permitted delays as defined by the construction contract.
• Issue a three-week lookahead schedule based on weekly updates.
• Coordinate and lead monthly budget and schedule review meetings with Executive Staff and the Project Team.

3. Financial Controls, Purchase Orders & Change Management:

• Issue all purchase orders for labor and materials necessary to execute the project.
• Ensure all POs align with approved budgets, schedule constraints, and quality expectations.
• Obtain executive approval for any purchase orders exceeding budget.
• Track, document, and report variance purchase orders monthly.
• Estimate, issue, and manage Owner and Trade/Vendor change orders, including credits and back charges.

4. Materials Management & Pay Applications:

• Coordinate material procurement to align with project schedule and sequencing.
• Issue and document credit POs for material returns and back charges.
• Review progress with the Superintendent and prepare monthly draw applications for Accounts Receivable.
• Validate completed work prior to inclusion in billing.
• Ensure financial documentation supports accurate and timely owner billing.

5. Client Communication, Leadership & Continuous Improvement:

• Establish and maintain positive, collaborative client relationships.
• Respond to Owner questions or concerns within 24 hours.
• Post a weekly Executive Summary outlining progress, risks, and upcoming milestones.
• Identify opportunities for cost, quality, or schedule improvements and propose alternative methods or materials.
• Demonstrate high-performance behaviors including dependability, accountability, effective communication, and strong decision-making.

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Architecture, Construction Science, or Construction Management is preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience managing luxury, single family construction.

Skills / Tools You Must Have:

• Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel & Word) is essential. Proficient with Bluebeam is a plus. Proficient with BuilderTrend is a plus. Proficient with CPM scheduling software is required.
• Tools: Pick-up Truck capable of hauling misc. construction materials as may be necessary on occasion.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• relevant construction: 10 years (Required)

Work Location:

• In person