Project Coordinator – Residential Construction

Project Coordinator - Residential Construction

Risher Martin

Austin, TX | Full-time | On-site

Organize Excellence. Enable Teams. Delight Clients.

Risher Martin builds and renovates distinctive homes for discriminating clients and design partners in Austin's most prestigious neighborhoods. We are the 2018 Texas Custom Builder of the Year, 2016 Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year, and multiple-time Austin Custom Builder of the Year.

Learn more about us:

• Seek to Understand:
  Dig In, Get Curious, Do Not Assume
• Ready to Serve:
  Jump In, Be Enthusiastic
• Never Give Up:
  Own It, Embrace It, Get It Done

As a Project Coordinator, you will ensure every phase of construction is organized, documented, and aligned—from permitting and selections to RFIs, submittals, and change orders. Your work ensures that Sales, Construction, and Home Care teams can execute projects efficiently and at the highest standard.

• Manage permitting and regulatory approvals in partnership with clients, architects, and local authorities.
• Coordinate all project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, selections, and change orders, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and up-to-date.
• Maintain detailed project schedules and monitor critical path items to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support purchasing, material take-offs, cost tracking, and Accounts Payable for construction projects.
• Facilitate clear communication between Sales, Design, and Construction teams to prevent gaps or misalignment.
• Track and document project progress, issues, and resolutions, ensuring accountability and transparency.
• Identify risks or delays proactively and collaborate with the project team to implement solutions.
• Ensure smooth handoffs between pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable.
• Motivated by structure, clarity, and helping others succeed.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and coordinate diverse stakeholders.
• Professional, accountable, and communicative in every aspect of your work.

• Minimum 5 years of experience coordinating custom residential construction or high-end remodeling projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of residential construction methods, materials, permitting, and building codes.
• Experience managing project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, selections, change orders, and schedules.
• Proficiency with project management software such as CoConstruct, Buildertrend, or similar.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to proactively identify and resolve project obstacles.
• Professional references demonstrating accountability, collaboration, and reliability.
• Commitment to maintaining high construction standards while delivering a superior client experience.

• Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 (based on experience)
• Health Insurance, 401(k) Matching, Paid Time Off
• Mileage & Tuition Reimbursement
• Weekly Team Lunch
• iPhone, iPad, and Laptop Provided

If you're Built to Build and ready to bring order, clarity, and accountability to high-end projects, we want to hear from you.

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year.