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Full Time Direct Austin, TX, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1772

Project Control, a subsidiary of Raba Kistner, is a Program and Project Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are:

• Community "We care for our communities"
• Integrity "We act with integrity"
• Passion "We infuse passion into everything we do"
• Quality "We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement"
• Growth "We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth"

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Project Control team in Austin, TX. Responsibilities will include to assist Program Manager/Director to extend clients/owners capabilities in the project organization, planning, programming, administration, and design/construction management of buildings, infrastructure, and facilities. Works on entire range of project activities from start to finish as appropriate (initiation/feasibility, planning, design, construction, start-up, acceptance and turn over, close out) utilizing project management tools, techniques, procedures, and processes, with the goal of meeting or exceeding project objectives (scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client/owner satisfaction). Observes construction to verify the contractor is maintaining the published schedule and quality control efforts. Manages and schedules project meetings and creates minutes and action items to track and follow through to completion to ensure all project members are fulfilling their assigned requirements.

• An advocate for the owner and makes recommendations to the owner relating to owner’s best interests.
• Develop on-going communications between all parties.
• Assist with the development of contracts and terms and conditions.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the risk register.
• Assist client/owner with development of project requirements, budgets and schedules.
• Develop project management and communication plans.
• Assist with development of project quality plan including quality control and quality assurance during design, construction, and commissioning.
• Assist in the selection criteria for design and construction resources and assist in evaluation and negotiations.
• Assist with furniture, fixtures and equipment requirements and coordination for incorporation in the project.
• Assist or conduct project related meetings and represent the client/owner as requested in all meetings.
• Prepare monthly reports and detailed minutes of Project Meetings in a timely fashion.
• Review contractor’s construction GMAX pricing, proposed subcontractor buy-out, RFI’s, change order pricing, submittal status, and reports.
• Review project drawings and specifications as well as A/E additional service requests.
• Monitor scope, schedule, budget, and quality for variance and corrective actions.
• Provide timely reports and notices to all stakeholders on project requirement, scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Keep Direct Report informed on project status, risk issues, and corrective actions.
• Assist with participation and support of company’s strategic plan initiatives in committee or lead role.
• Assist with business development, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management highly preferred.
• 5-10 years’ experience in construction management, Project Management Professional (PMP), and Project Management Software certifications and training are a plus.
• Posses a current valid state issued drivers and meet company's auto insurability requirements.

Good oral and written communications skills and ability to work in teams at different levels within the organization. Intermediate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Must be self-motivated with good attendance record. Able to lead and make decisions. Able to predict, resolve, and/or avoid future problems. Must be able to work flexible hours.

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, stop, and talk. Occasionally required to lift and/or move 50 pounds. Occasionally required to drive vehicle short and/or long distances. Frequently required to use hands and reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision and depth vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Potential exposure to movement of heavy equipment on construction or roadway sites; potential exposure to hazardous dangerous chemicals and solvents, noise, dust, fumes, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy, and vibration; all of which would require employee to follow proper safety procedures and utilize appropriate protective equipment.

This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs.