Project Manager

Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of assigned construction projects, measured by quality, client satisfaction, safety, and profitability. This role provides overall project leadership and manages all project team members, subcontractors, and vendors. The Project Manager acts as a key liaison to the client, ensuring strong relationships with owners, tenants, design teams, and other project stakeholders. This position reports to the Vice President or Director of Operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor all project activities including schedules, costs, and deliverables to ensure timely, high-quality completion.
• Notify leadership of any conditions that may impact schedule, budget, or quality.
• Review and submit all required reports (project status, financials, schedules) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Lead weekly project meetings with clients, owners' representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and consultants; distribute detailed meeting minutes.
• Conduct internal staff meetings to communicate company expectations, safety policies, and project updates.
• Oversee final review of construction documentation including bid packages, procedures, qualifications, estimates, and takeoffs.
• Award subcontractor packages and issue formal notifications; manage procurement in line with company policies.
• Review and approve subcontractor/vendor invoices or negotiate necessary changes.
• Ensure accurate invoicing to clients and coordinate closely with accounting on billing cycles.
• Prepare and submit change orders for internal and client approval; track cost and schedule impact.
• Manage project closeout including warranty documentation, affidavits, record drawings, final payments, lien releases, and retention.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and the full project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience as a Project Manager with a commercial general contractor (base building or interiors).
• Prior supervisory experience as a Superintendent or field leader strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, financial, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project teams, client relationships, and multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, MS Project); familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, and other construction tools is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Willingness to travel between project sites and office as needed.

Competencies

• Client Service - Ability to anticipate and satisfy client needs to support long-term relationships.
• Communication - Clear written and verbal communication that commands attention and respect.
• Decision-Making - Effective problem-solving using logic, data, and sound judgment.
• Financial Acumen - Ability to analyze and manage project costs, change orders, and schedules.
• Relationship Building - Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; builds trust with clients, subcontractors, and teams.
• Team Leadership - Ability to mentor, motivate, and manage project staff; strong performance management practices.
• Technical Skills - Competence with office tools and scheduling software.
• Organization - Strong planning and time management to meet deadlines across competing priorities.
• Safety Mindset - Deep commitment to enforcing and modeling safe work practices.
• Initiative - Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and take ownership of results.

Physical Requirements

This role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach. Employees must be able to lift/move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color distinction. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement: Structure Tone Southwestis an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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"Structure Tone Southwest is one of Texas' top-ranked construction management firms, and is a member of The Structure Tone Building Group - a $10B worldwide construction services leader. We provide construction management and general contracting services to commercial clients. Market sectors include Corporate Office & Facilities, Mission Critical Infrastructure, Higher Education, Science & Technology, Hospitality, Health Care, and Retail.

The STO Building Group family of companies-Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen-includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com."