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Summary 
The project manager leads the project team in conjunction with operations to hold budgets at a 10% or greater margin and implement strategies to achieve or surpass the goals with zero safety incidents. The project manager is also responsible for monthly revenue projections, the job start-up process, creating accurate budgets, documenting project issues, accurately projecting cost to complete, monitoring the overall performance of projects, and performing postmortems for each project under their control.

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Coordinate with the pre-construction team at the start of a project to verify proposals, estimates, and quotes.
• Perform document control (prints, specs, scopes, RFIs, etc.)
• Perform all tasks necessary to ensure a smooth and appropriate job start-up, including contract review, submittals, insurance paperwork, AIA documents, job startup sheets, material ordering, and scheduling.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to the project manager, field team, & clients.
• Work with the division manager to manage financial aspects of contracts to protect the companys interest and simultaneously maintain a good relationship with the customer.
• Manage, track, and communicate the projects financials to operations, project managers, and the division manager on a daily and weekly basis, as well as report a deep dive of financials to corporate monthly.
• Collaborate with project teams to establish monthly revenue projections.
• Review and approve project invoices efficiently and be completed before monthly closing.
• Understand and know what materials and labor costs are for performing our scope of work.
• Track and oversee productivity and material costs daily.
• Represent the company in project meetings and strategize to keep division goals and interests on track.
• Initiate, develop, and maintain communications and relationships with general contractors and other contacts to facilitate project activities and schedules.
• Manage customer relationships through the good, bad, and ugly.
• Identify project scope and plan changes. Coordinate with general contractors and field operations to implement changes and associated costs.
• Lead the team and division to goals while developing and building team relationships.
• Manage and oversee tasks that are assigned to the assistant project manager. Ensure tasks are completed correctly and timely. The project manager is responsible for the outcome of work produced by the assistant project manager.
• Manage the quality control of the products we are providing to customers from field to office. Make sure customer expectations are being met.
• Communicate and verify the operations team and crew have what they need to complete tasks when mobilizing to avoid special or secondary trips.
• Confer with supervisors and foremen to discuss matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Work to avoid and/or diffuse problems in the office and on the job site and take immediate corrective action when situations arise.
• Investigate any potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures, with guidance from support divisions.

Other Duties 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or business management or 10 years of experience in the construction industry, along with five years in a leadership capacity.
• Working knowledge of various construction disciplines and safety regulations and how to apply them.
• Understanding of cost management processes, planning, and scheduling.
• Practical written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred Education and Experience 
• Experience working in construction as a general contractor

Work Environment/Physical Demand 
This position works in an office environment; occasionally traveling to the field to supervise projects as required. This position requires long periods of sitting.

Position type and expected hours of work 
This is a full-time, office/field hybrid position. Typical hours will range from 45-50 hours per week and are subject to change. This role requires the ability to work nontypical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is also necessary.

Travel 
Typical travel should be expected visiting jobs in Austin, San Antonio, and Waco. Some occasional travel outside of the state may occur on a limited basis.

Office Location 
2319 Patterson Industrial Blvd, Pflugerville, TX 78660

Benefits 
Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include: 

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans, with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities
• Perks associated with this role

Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined, rather it builds on the teammates strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

About Kent Companies
Kent Companies is a full-service concrete contractor with expertise in commercial and industrial concrete construction, mixed-use construction, multi-family housing, and a full range of concrete-related specialties. Every Kent Companies project is marked by our four distinctive Hallmarks of Service: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. We believe in providing challenging work, opportunities for professional development, and industry-leading compensation packages. And it's all wrapped in a culture that's built on values and integrity. We deliver on our promises.

About Kent Companies Central Texas Multi-Family Division
Our Central Texas Multi-Family division provides comprehensive concrete construction services for garden-style residential construction and high-density mixed-use properties. We offer specialized experience in complex wrap-around structures and parking garages. Our portfolio includes many of the region's most complex multi-family construction projects. With this team, you'll have a hand in the projects that change your city's skyline. Learn more about our Central Texas multi-family services here:  https://www.kentcompanies.com/locations/austin-texas/   

About our Central Texas Kent Concrete division
Kent Concrete operates an Austin-based multifamily and structural division. This team provides comprehensive concrete construction services for garden-style residential construction and high-density multifamily and mixed-use properties. We offer specialized experience in complex wrap-around structures and parking garages. Our portfolio includes the most complex multifamily construction projects in the region. With this team, youll have a hand in the projects that change Austin and Central Texas.    
Learn more about Kent Concrete by visiting concrete.kentcompanies.com.

EEO Statement 
At Kent Companies we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.

The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Companys commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.

Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.