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STO Building Group · 12 hours ago

Senior Project Manager - Mission Critical

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

STO Building Group is a privately held national general contractor delivering predictable outcomes in commercial construction since 1953. The Senior Project Manager will lead complex projects, supervise project teams, and ensure project delivery aligns with contract specifications while exceeding owner expectations.

Building MaintenanceConstructionHome RenovationInterior Design

Responsibilities

Champions 'The Layton Way' by delivering predictable outcomes for internal teams, external teams, and customers

Ensures that 'Constructing with Integrity' is delivered by working with honesty, unity, safety, and quality of work

Works well with Layton’s 'Two in the Box' application working well with your counterpart (Senior Superintendent) to ensure successful project delivery and to strengthen client relationship

Supervises Project Teams, providing advice and counsel regarding project management techniques and adherence to plan specifications as well as company culture and procedure

Is directly responsible for projected costs and profits for each assigned project

Assists in the preparation of estimates for the project

Actively participates in negotiating a project’s prime contract; prepares project budget

Leads the project team in preparing the Project Management Plan (PMP)

Participates in value engineering services as appropriate

Organizes and holds pre-construction planning and pre-mob meetings

Participates in the successful negotiation of all project subcontracts; in obtaining permits and resolving other regulatory requirements as necessary

Prepares a project schedule and develops milestones necessary to successfully complete the project in concert with the Project Superintendent

Obtains and reviews Contract Documents and determines their completeness and consistency

Plans the successful execution of the construction contract

Manages project materials and equipment procurement within the project budget and consistent with the project delivery schedule

Regularly visits the project site and monitors quantity, costs, safety, quality, and schedule performance with the Project Superintendent & Project Manager

Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages the resulting cost and profit impact

Controls the payment of job costs based on document review and approval and coordinates with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases

Coordinates all final close out procedures for the project including as-built drawing, punch lists, final billing, occupancy permit, owner acceptance, project manuals, warranty letters, subcontractor close out, letter of substantial completion, and letter of recommendation

Holds post completion project review and provides Estimating & Marketing with information for their data base

Participates in the project’s 11-month warranty walk-through with the owner and maintains owner’s relations

Qualification

Mission Critical ConstructionContract NegotiationProject ManagementEstimating ConceptsBuilding CodesTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management or related field, or the equivalent education and experience

Minimum of eight years project management experience in Mission Critical construction projects

Has experience in demonstrating strong ability to manage complex projects

Effective working as a team member and knows how to delegate to other team members to achieve organizational and customer goals

Skilled at making verbal and written presentations and communications with others

Understands estimating concepts to the level required to verify bids, understand market rates, and to process change orders, etc

Understands contractual language and concepts and how to protect the company while providing quality service to the client and has a working knowledge of construction laws and practices

Understands building codes and other design requirements as well as plans, blueprints, and specifications

Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to resolve problems and issues with co-workers, owners, and subcontractors

Excellent negotiation skills and at least one year experience in negotiating contracts

Excellent understanding and ability to apply building codes and other design requirements

Has integrity: maintains normal standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies in job-related activities. Delivers predictable outcomes to internal and external customers