Mechanical Project Manager - Austin, TX

Primary Functions: Provide overall management direction on one or more construction projects or on a specific portion of a very large project (up to $5M per year). Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but not limited to: • Assume primary leadership responsibilities for each assigned project in partnership with the designated project superintendent. • Evaluate the contractual scope of work. Plan, organize and staff key project positions through coordination with regional department heads and general superintendents. • Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy. • Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts to coordinate scheduling activities and facilitate successful construction activities. • Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontracts. • Monitor/control project development through administrative direction of on-site project superintendent. Prepare, issue and update master project schedule and variance reports to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget. • Manage all financial aspects of contracts (costs, billings and collections) to maintain profitability goals and positive cash flow while simultaneously maintaining a positive relationship with the client. • Manage risks. Investigate potentially serious situations to circumvent problems or promptly implement corrective measures as required. • Actively pursue additional work through change orders. • Ensure project document controls are in compliance with contract requirements and standards. • Attend job progress meetings as required. Develop and maintain viable long-term relationships with customers, consultants, prime contractors and subcontractors. • Perform additional assignments as requested/needed. Qualifications: • 8-yr mechanical or electrical engineering or construction science degree (or commensurate levels of technical training and related experience) • Solid experience (5-7 years) and knowledge of construction design, finance, and management • Proficient project management skills, including • documentation • cost control • procurement • scheduling • change order pricing • negotiating • Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities • OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire) • Strong written and oral communication skills • Outstanding organizational skills • Excellent MS Office skills and ability/drive to learn new software systems • Ability to be courteous, professional, and diplomatic in stressful situations