Project Manager Construction in Austin

Job DescriptionJob Description

Our Team

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

The Role

The Project Manager manages all facets of a construction program, including development, coordination, and implementation of a program schedule to ensure programs are completed on time, within budget, and ensure or surpass expected quality. The Project Manager must serve as a leader of the construction program, liaising between team members and clients, on all matters. The value of projects will vary based on contract type and overall complexity but in general the position will oversee projects ranging from $2,000 to $500,000 each or $1,500,000 annually.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years’ experience in the construction industry with a commercial or industrial general contractor
• Previous experience managing and coordinating multiple projects, subcontractors, and vendors simultaneously
• Proficient in producing detailed fixed price estimates; has the ability to use RS Means or other published unit price books to produce detailed line-item estimates
• Possess effective negotiating skills
• Resource Management; to include operations support staff, vendors, subcontractors, and time
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to:
• • Adapt and be flexible to frequent changes in a fast-paced work environment
  • Demonstrate integrity consistent with Centennial’s core values
  • Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment with people of various backgrounds and styles
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include clear, concise, and professional presentation of information
  • Adapt to the constantly evolving world of technology, design, means and methods, systems may include but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite, ProCore, Adobe, and BlueBeam
  • Mentor and train assistant level operations team members
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field highly desired

Responsibilities:

· Project Management: Creates and manages budgets; Communicates effectively with all team members, including subcontractors and clients; Ensures delivery order execution is in accordance with contract requirements; Develops and reviews SOW through site visits, existing conditions, and client needs so project requirements and expectations are clearly defined; Negotiates with client and subcontractors as necessary; Coordinates project close out, obtaining required documentation, assisting in pre-final inspections and As-Built drawings

· Estimating: Prepares estimates based on technical specifications, SOW, and drawings; Quantity take-offs for each job order; Enters line items into Unit Price Book software using estimating tools and systems; Develops pricing for non-scheduled line items

· Subcontractor Management: Solicits proposals from at least three vendors and/or subcontractors to include documentation on equipment, material, and labor costs for items not covered in an industry standard manual or work to be performed by subcontractors; Evaluates proposals to confirm compliance with SOW; Negotiates delivery order subcontractor agreements; Coordinates subcontractor buyout, arrange and attend site visits, and track subcontractor proposals

· Scheduling: Develops and maintains project schedules with superintendents for use by customers and subcontractors

· Business Development: Contacts new and existing customers to discuss needs and understand the full potential of framework agreements, in order to propose solutions, identify improvements, enhance customer service and retention, and grow business

· Safety: Ensure compliance with Centennial’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) guidelines and procedures along with all local requirements (OSHA, USACE EM385.1.1, etc.)

• Responsible for driving between project sites that are often miles apart or miles from the assigned office location.
• Occasional travel may be required.

• Performance of the required job duties will be in an office environment along with visits to sites that are under construction which may include various weather conditions.
• The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
• • The ability to walk terrain and surfaces that may be far, uneven, or temporary
  • The ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, talk and hear
  • The ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel
  • The ability to occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, or reach
  • The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Company Description

Our Team

Centennial is a leader in renovation, construction, and design-build services, with a reach spanning from Florida to Alaska, with offices led by construction professionals sharing a common goal; to keep promises, honor commitments and exceed client expectations. Our performance is what has helped, and continues to help forge strong partnerships, which are strengthened over time.

Driven by integrity and a long-standing culture of performance excellence, Centennial doesn’t just build structures – we transform spaces and create places. These are unique places for our clients to learn, teach, work, play, and heal. With 30 years of nationwide experience, on over $4 billion in diverse projects, we excel at making the impossible possible. Centennial provides employees opportunities, both internally and externally, to further develop in their role, yet also grow into other roles, and even leadership positions.

Company DescriptionOur Team\r
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Centennial is a leader in renovation, construction, and design-build services, with a reach spanning from Florida to Alaska, with offices led by construction professionals sharing a common goal; to keep promises, honor commitments and exceed client expectations. Our performance is what has helped, and continues to help forge strong partnerships, which are strengthened over time. \r
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Driven by integrity and a long-standing culture of performance excellence, Centennial doesn’t just build structures – we transform spaces and create places. These are unique places for our clients to learn, teach, work, play, and heal. With 30 years of nationwide experience, on over $4 billion in diverse projects, we excel at making the impossible possible. Centennial provides employees opportunities, both internally and externally, to further develop in their role, yet also grow into other roles, and even leadership positions.