The Project Manager at Rogers-O'Brien Construction plays a pivotal role in overseeing all on-site aspects of construction projects. This position requires a hands-on approach to managing project costs, ensuring projects are completed within budget, developing project schedules, and allocating resources effectively. The Project Manager is also responsible for project planning, scheduling, accounting, and control, all while maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.
In addition to technical responsibilities, the Project Manager leads and develops project staff, ensuring that the project meets or exceeds customer expectations. As a family-owned company, Rogers-O'Brien Construction values diversity and believes in hiring great people from various backgrounds, which contributes to the company's strength and success.
Skills & Qualification- A degree in Construction Science or Engineering is preferred as it provides foundational knowledge for project planning and execution
- 5-10 years of experience in ground-up commercial construction is essential for understanding the intricacies of retail, office, and industrial projects
- Proficiency with scheduling software like Primavera and Procore is preferred to efficiently manage project timelines
- Experience with technologies such as digital plan rooms, BIM, or laser scanning is beneficial for modern project execution
- Preconstruction leadership experience on potential or negotiated projects aids in effective project planning and risk management
- Strong communication skills are necessary for collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Detail-oriented mindset helps in maintaining accuracy in project documentation and reporting
- Supervise Quality Managers, Office Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Administrative Assistants to ensure project success
- Ensure projects are staffed correctly by collaborating with HR and other departments
- Plan and conduct estimating hand-off meetings to align the project team on deliverables
- Organize project kick-off meetings to set clear objectives and expectations from the outset
- Conduct project planning meetings to align on strategies and responsibilities
- Ensure pre-planning processes are adhered to, facilitating smooth project execution
- Assist the project team with risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues
- Analyze and draft subcontracts to ensure comprehensive and clear agreements
- Create subcontractor bid tabs for an organized assessment of potential partners
- Initiate pre-qualifications of potential subcontractors to select the best fit for the project
- Collaborate with the Superintendent on material purchases, rental equipment, and forming systems for efficient resource management
- Prepare and submit proposed changes to the Owner to keep projects aligned with client expectations
- Chair weekly project meetings to monitor progress and address any issues promptly
- Prepare monthly billing to the Owner, ensuring financial accuracy and timeliness
- Monitor progress and maintain the project schedule to achieve timely completion
- Expedite material deliveries to prevent delays in project timelines
- Review monthly job cost reports and prepare forecasts to maintain financial control
- Monitor the safety program to ensure compliance with health and safety standards
- Oversee project close-out, including the preparation of warranties, as-built drawings, and maintenance manuals for a smooth transition
Skills Required
- Degree in Construction Science or Engineering
- 5-10 years of experience in ground-up commercial construction
- Proficiency with Primavera and Procore scheduling software
- Experience with digital plan rooms, BIM, or laser scanning
- Preconstruction leadership experience on potential or negotiated projects
- Strong communication skills
- Detail-oriented approach to project documentation and reporting
What We Do
Rogers-O’Brien has firmly established itself as Texas’ Premier Builder by providing a wide range of preconstruction and construction management services from our Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio offices. Our unique approach consistently delivers high quality buildings in a variety of market sectors ranging from corporate, healthcare, education, worship, industrial and retail just to name a few. Ethics and integrity serve as the cornerstones for everything we do, and the adherence to these values has earned us a solid reputation in becoming a contractor of choice with our employees and clients. The strength of our company comes from our people. We surround ourselves with those who are the best at what they do. We are family and treat each other with respect.
Why Work With Us
The marketing team at RO has a clear purpose: to inspire growth with creativity and enthusiasm to uniquely impact others as ambassadors of the RO brand. We are creative. We work hard. We are a collaborative team, and we know how to have fun along the way.
