Sr. Project Manager - Multifamily Construction

Help shape an Austin high-rise from preconstruction through completion. An established national multifamily developer and builder is assembling a dedicated construction team for a 17-story, approximately 380-unit Class A high-rise in Austin . With the joint venture partner and funding in place, this opportunity offers a defined project and meaningful involvement before construction begins. As Senior Project Manager, you’ll contribute to design coordination, permitting, buyout, and logistics planning, then help lead the project through construction and turnover. For an experienced Austin builder, it’s an opportunity to influence how a substantial residential development gets built while working directly with an integrated development and construction team. The Project 17-story Class A multifamily high-rise Approximately 380 apartment units Five levels of cast-in-place concrete with 12 levels of light-gauge framing above Joint venture partner and funding in place Drawings complete through 100% Design Development Dedicated project team with involvement in construction documents, permitting, buyout, and logistics planning Your Role Work closely with development, project leadership, the design team, and field supervision to prepare the project for construction and manage its delivery. Preconstruction & Planning Review construction documents for constructability, scope gaps, and coordination issues. Help develop procurement and buyout strategies, evaluate subcontractor proposals, and establish clear scopes of work. Coordinate permitting requirements and track items affecting project readiness. Partner with field leadership on site logistics, sequencing, long-lead procurement, and schedule development. Evaluate the cost and schedule implications of design decisions and drive timely resolution. Construction & Project Delivery Manage project budgets, commitments, forecasting, change orders, and cost reporting. Keep project management and field teams aligned on schedule, quality, and priorities. Lead subcontractor and design-team coordination to resolve issues and maintain progress. Oversee RFIs, submittals, procurement, and contract administration. Communicate project performance, risks, and recommended actions to leadership. Coordinate inspections, turnover planning, punch work, and final closeout. What You Bring Austin construction experience is required , including familiarity with local project delivery, permitting, and subcontractor coordination. Experience as a Senior Project Manager or a Project Manager with substantial responsibility for complex ground-up construction. High-rise experience is preferred , particularly multifamily. Strong financial management skills, with experience owning budgets, buyout, forecasting, and change management. Experience contributing during preconstruction and carrying projects into field execution. The ability to work effectively with developers, architects, engineers, superintendents, and subcontractors. Clear communication, sound judgment, and a hands-on approach to solving project challenges. Cast-in-place concrete and structural light-gauge framing experience will be especially relevant. 20–25% annual bonus opportunity Illustrative full-year base plus bonus of approximately $222,000–$256,250 , depending on base salary and bonus payout Benefits package and 401(k) Vehicle compensation incorporated into base salary; no separate vehicle allowance Top-of-range compensation reserved for candidates with Austin high-rise experience Why Consider This Opportunity? Influence the project before mobilization. Bring your experience into design coordination, buyout, and logistics planning. Build a substantial Austin high-rise. Take on a complex residential project with a defined scope and dedicated team. Work directly with development. Collaborate with the people making decisions about design, cost, and project delivery. Help establish how the team operates. Contribute to the planning and coordination practices that guide execution. Earn a substantial compensation package. Base salary up to $205,000, plus annual bonus opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Green Key Resources