Construction Project Manager

Austin, Texas Permanent USD115,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is seeking a Construction Manager to lead the design, permitting, and execution of industrial development projects from site control through construction commencement and delivery. This role is ideal for a project manager, construction professional, civil engineer, or development professional who enjoys solving problems, managing consultants, and driving projects forward in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
  • Work closely with leadership on pre-construction processes
  • Join a growing industrial developer in Austin, TX

About Our Client

Our client is a privately held real estate development platform focused on industrial and commercial projects across Central Texas. The company operates with a lean, entrepreneurial structure that allows team members to work directly alongside ownership while gaining exposure to every phase of the development process.

With an active pipeline of projects and a hands-on approach to execution, the organization offers a unique opportunity to join a growing platform where individual contributions have a direct impact on project outcomes and company growth.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the development leadership team, the Construction Manager will oversee project execution during pre-development, design, permitting, and construction.

Responsibilities include:

  • Manage projects from initial due diligence through construction completion
  • Lead architects, civil engineers, contractors, surveyors, utility providers, and other consultants throughout the design and entitlement process
  • Drive permitting, municipal approvals, and agency coordination efforts
  • Review construction documents, site plans, engineering drawings, and consultant deliverables to maintain quality and schedule objectives
  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, critical milestones, and development timelines
  • Participate in contractor selection, bid reviews, value engineering, and pre-construction planning
  • Monitor construction execution, budgets, change orders, project reporting, and project closeout activities

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

For the Construction Manager we are seeking:

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate Development, or a related field
  • Approximately 3-7 years of experience in commercial construction, industrial development, owner's representation, civil engineering, design-build, or real estate development
  • Experience independently managing portions of commercial projects through design, permitting, and construction
  • Ability to review plans, coordinate consultants, and identify project risks before they impact schedule or budget
  • Strong understanding of entitlement, permitting, site development, and construction processes
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable operating within a lean entrepreneurial environment



What's on Offer

The salary range for this role is $115,000 - $130,000. This is the lowest to highest salary range we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, travel requirements, and business needs.The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and other incentive compensation subject to applicable plan terms.Other highlights:

  • Direct access to ownership and senior decision-makers
  • Opportunity to influence projects from acquisition through delivery
  • Significant responsibility and visibility early in your career
  • Broad exposure across development, design, permitting, construction, and project execution
  • Clear path to increased responsibilities as the platform continues to grow
  • Entrepreneurial environment where strong performers can make a meaningful impact
Contact
Nick Walker
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7145726

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Commercial Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Austin
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nick Walker
Job Reference
JN-112026-7145726
 

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