Job Title: Project Manager
Company: Confidential - TBD during the interview
Location: Austin, TX
About Us:
We specialize in designing and constructing innovative tiny living spaces, tiny homes, and accessory dwelling units (ADUs). As a leader in the tiny living movement, we are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions to our clients.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager will oversee all aspects of the pre-construction phase of our build process, including the permitting process, the completion of plans drawn to client requests, and conducting site walks to obtain all relevant information to construction.
Main Responsibilities:
Permitting Process Management:
- Lead the permitting process from plan preparation to submission, ensuring timely completion within a 4-week timeframe.
- Collaborate closely with the permitting team to ensure all steps are completed accurately and efficiently.
- Respond to comments from the City of Austin to resolve any issues or corrections in permit applications.
- Coordinate the start of construction once permits have been approved.
Plan Review and Client Coordination:
- Oversee the completion of architectural plans from the drafting team and review all plans before submission to clients and the City.
- Conduct revision meetings with clients and architects to address requested changes, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Lead the draft and permit coordination team, ensuring timely preparation of project documents and consistent weekly status updates.
Site Walks and Client Engagement:
- Conduct on-site meetings with clients to gather all necessary information regarding the feasibility and construction of the unit.
- Plot the exact position of the unit in accordance with customer requests and code restrictions.
- Complete and document all relevant information from site walks, including annotations on property surveys.
- Represent the company professionally, displaying a strong understanding of the construction process and assisting in the sales closing process.
Project Budgeting and Financial Management:
- Establish and manage the project budget, setting financial goals and ensuring alignment with the project scope.
- Review and manage all purchase orders and change orders, ensuring any changes are reflected in the overall project financials.
- Ensure that all project customizations are accurately updated in the plans and budgets.
Project Management and Coordination:
- Oversee the project handoff process from sales, ensuring all sales specifications are reflected correctly in the plans.
- Coordinate pre-construction meetings, facilitating the transfer of project plans and specifications to project superintendents.
- Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager to ensure the correct materials are ordered and delivered on time.
- Facilitate weekly Pre-Construction Sync meetings, providing updates on project status and addressing any emerging issues.
- Ensure clients receive weekly project status updates from the moment a deposit is received until the project is handed off to construction.
Change Orders and Financial Updates:
- Manage the review of change orders, ensuring they are incorporated into project financials and budget forecasts.
- Provide ongoing financial oversight throughout the pre-construction phase to ensure alignment with financial goals.
Key Competencies:
Familiarity with Construction Drawings and Specifications:
- Familiar with construction industry requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications to understand project requirements.
- Capacity to infer from construction plans and specifications to inform the warehouse of required material outside the standard Bill of Materials.
Creative Thinking for Problem-Solving:
- Ability to think creatively and strategically to optimize available space within units to meet client requests.
- Analytical mindset to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements in the permitting process.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving to address challenges in site complications and city restrictions.
Customer Relations:
- Ability to create close relationships with clients to guarantee they are satisfied with their experience throughout the construction process
- Possess the knowledge to act as a resource for customers to guide them through all questions and issues that may arise.
Attention to Detail and Accuracy:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in architectural plans and permit applications.
- Ability to review meticulously and verify all details of projects before the start of construction.
Effective Communication and Collaboration:
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with clients effectively, sales, architects, and permitting.
- Ability to collaborate closely with warehouse personnel and superintendents to coordinate special material orders and inform superintendents of all pertinent information regarding each project.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $75,000 annually
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Warehouse management: 5 years (Required)
- Construction background: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
