Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Senior Project Manager

Wurzel Builders, LTD. is an Austin-based commercial builder committed to quality construction and building services. Our comprehensive construction services, leadership, planning and proactive approach to projects ensure each client’s vision is executed efficiently to meet or exceed their expectations. We specialize in building for some of the most well-known companies in the United States. We are committed to hiring the best talent in the industry and providing a great place for employees to learn, grow and be a part of our Wurzel work family.

Wurzel Builders, LTD. is an Austin-based commercial builder committed to quality construction and building services. Our comprehensive construction services, leadership, planning and proactive approach to projects ensure each client’s vision is executed efficiently to meet or exceed their expectations. We specialize in building for some of the most well-known companies in the United States. We are committed to hiring the best talent in the industry and providing a great place for employees to learn, grow and be a part of our Wurzel work family.

The Senior Project Manager provides overall management direction for assigned projects and develops project managers working with or under the Senior Project Manager toward becoming Senior Project Managers. Projects assigned to the Senior Project Manager tend to be higher in dollar value, size, and complexity. Their responsibilities include ensuring each project is constructed safely, on schedule, within budget, and of the highest quality possible.

Additional and clarification of responsibilities are noted within the Project Team Procedures Manual. The Senior Project Manager and Project Superintendent are the primary team members on each project, and each are responsible for the successful completion of each project. This role will manage their own project(s) as well as manage a team of project managers.

• Develop a budget for each project utilizing the estimate generated by estimating as a guideline.
• Buy-Out management for each project, including subcontractor/subcontract work package and utilize the “Wurzel Buy-Out” Process.
• Know the scope of the work for the entire project. Review the contract documents including the contract, drawings, specifications, and addenda.
• Buy-out each subcontractor/subcontract work package and utilize the “Wurzel Buy-Out” Process.
• Define and write the scope of work for each subcontractor and vendor to be hired.
• Negotiate subcontracts, purchase contracts, and purchase orders with the subcontractors and vendors.
• Write each subcontract, purchase contract, and purchase order with assistance from the Project Assistant.
• Maintain a project “Buy-out” log.
• Manage the financial aspects of each project including maintaining a project forecast, developing cost proposals, generating billings and pay applications, and processing all subcontractor and vendor pay applications.
• Hold weekly project meetings with Owner and subcontractors, and other meetings as requested or required.
• Generate and maintain a project schedule; meet weekly with the Superintendent to update the Master Schedule and generate a two-week look-ahead.
• Monitor the construction process to ensure the project is on schedule and within budget while maintaining high quality.
• Assist the Project Superintendent and provide direction to resolve problems.
• Maintain relationships with the Owner, subcontractors and vendors; resolve issues expeditiously.
• Mentor project managers and assist superintendents around best practices, contract management, and WBL Processes.
• Participate in or hold performance reviews for project managers on your team or under your mentorship.
• Demonstrate Wurzel’s Mission, Vision, Philosophy and Core Values:
  Mission, Vision, Philosophy and Core Values as listed in company materials.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Construction or related degree or 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) as well as PM software (i.e. Bluebeam, MS…