Project Manager - Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Project ManagerKDW is a fully integrated design-build firm delivering commercial, industrial, and food-processing facilities from concept through completion. As a single-source partner for design, engineering, and construction, we move faster and take greater ownership of outcomes than a traditional general contractor. Our people are entrepreneurial, accountable, and committed to building beyond expectations for our clients.KDW is seeking a Project Manager based in the Austin metropolitan area to take full ownership of commercial and industrial design-build projects, with accountability for schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction. The Project Manager manages projects independently from start-up through closeout, participates in estimating and preconstruction, and develops Assistant Project Managers while contributing to business development. This is an excellent opportunity for a rising Project Manager or an experienced Assistant Project Manager ready to step into full project ownership with a growing design-build firm.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn overall project delivery, including schedule, budget, quality, and client satisfaction, from start-up through closeoutLead project start-up and mobilization: schedule and lead kick-off meetings with the client and design team, set up the project in Autodesk Forma with the proper budget structure, cost codes, and schedule of values, and issue early bid packages for critical path tradesCollaborate with the Superintendent to develop and maintain the master project schedule in MS Project or Primavera P6, create look-ahead schedules, and drive subcontractor accountabilityOwn project financial performance: maintain accurate budgets, submit timely pay applications, protect cost code integrity, manage contingency and buyout savings, and monitor accounts receivableIdentify, price, document, and track change orders to ensure full recovery of cost plus marginCoordinate design activities: govern owner sign-off of SDs, DDs, and CDs, manage RFIs and substitutions, identify value engineering opportunities, and ensure documents are constructableEnforce KDW safety standards, conduct regular site safety inspections, and maintain a positive safety cultureDevelop owner and subcontractor contracts and scopes of work to avoid gaps; manage submittal and shop drawing processesComplete and deliver all closeout documents within 30 days of substantial completion and present lessons learned to KDW staffParticipate in estimating and preconstruction efforts using Sage Estimating, including quantity takeoffs, pricing, and subcontractor scope coordinationLead OAC meetings and maintain proactive, "no surprises" communication with clients, designers, subcontractors, and project teamsDevelop Assistant Project Managers and support KDW business development and recruitment effortsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or Engineering3+ years of experience with a commercial general contractor or design-build firm, including experience managing projects or supporting project delivery as an Assistant Project ManagerMust currently reside in the Austin metropolitan areaWorking knowledge of project management and scheduling software; Autodesk Forma, Sage Intacct, Sage Estimating, MS Project, or Primavera P6 experience a plusOSHA 510 certification preferred, or willingness to obtainStrong financial acumen with the ability to own project budgets, billings, and change managementExcellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levelsSelf-starter with initiative, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple prioritiesCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary commensurate with experienceAnnual performance-based incentive planMedical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) retirement planPaid time off and holidaysCareer development within a growing design-build organization