Project Manager (Phoenix, AZ) - Austin Commercial

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 Project Managers for a $5 Billion project in Phoenix, AZ. 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.

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Responsibilities:


* Oversees a construction project by planning, scheduling and coordinating all phases of the project


* When a project is to be handled through a preconstruction agreement, the PM I works directly with owners and architects during plan development, providing technical and cost input (value engineering) as well as preliminary budget estimates.

When working drawings are complete, the PM I works with the Estimating department to solicit subcontractor bids and prepare the final cost estimate and proposal upon which the final contract is based.


* Assumes overall responsibility for startup activities on the project; works with the superintendent on matters such as site security, temporary power, utility connections, placement of office trailers, locations for stored materials, etc.

a) On projects where access to the jobsite is limited, the PM I works closely with the superintendent, suppliers, trucking companies and municipal police to schedule deliveries at specific hours during the day and night to minimize the disruption in traffic.


* Performs a detailed review of subcontractor bids for buyout purposes and awards subcontracts when negotiations have been concluded; ensures that subcontractors have all the required bonds and insurance policies in place before allowing work to begin, resolving problems as they arise regarding the interpretation/administration of the contracts 


* Ensures that all terms and specifications in the contract are being met; inspects work in progress at frequent intervals to ensure that work put in place is in accordance with the plans and specifications; works with the superintendent to ensure that uniformly high standards of quality are established and maintained throughout the project; documents construction problems/deficiencies encountered for future reference


* Approves all subcontractor work for partial and/or full payment, approving and coding invoices and signing pay requests; ensures that all close-out documentation and punch list items are satisfactorily resolved before authorizing final release of retainage; monitors subcontractors and vendors for adherence to performance and payment obligations under the agreement and makes timely notifications to Risk Management or the surety as required
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