Project Manager

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You, as a Project Manager, will:

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple construction projects from pre-construction through completion.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project execution plans, including scope control, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, logistics, and risk mitigation.
• Partner with Super intendents to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality field operations.
• Maintain accountability for project performance, including cost, schedule, quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Pre-Construction & Proposal Support

• Actively support the estimating, pre-construction, and proposal teams during pursuits and early project planning.

• Contribute to the development of bid strategies aligned with Central Texas market dynamics, client priorities, and EllisDon's operational strengths.

• Provide operational insight on:

• Constructability, phasing, and delivery approaches

• Project-specific risks and mitigation strategies

• Schedule logic, staffing plans, and execution feasibility

• Partner with Operations and Pre-Construction leadership to ensure pursuit strategies reflect client needs, procurement models, competitive conditions, and value drivers.

• Participate in bid reviews, tender closings, and client interviews, helping position EllisDon as a trusted, solutions-oriented builder.

• Support pursuit decisions by evaluating project fit, complexity, delivery strategy, and resource requirements to help EllisDon pursue the right work in the Texas market.

Financial & Contract Management

• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cost reports, and cash flow.
• Prepare accurate and timely billing for Owners and consultants and ensure subcontractors are paid promptly.
• Manage subcontract agreements, change management, and project documentation.
• Identify and proactively resolve issues related to scope, cost, schedule, or risk exposure.

Client, Consultant & Trade Partner Relationships

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Owners, Architects, Engineers, and trade partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Represent EllisDon professionally in all interactions, reinforcing trust, fairness, and transparency.
• Support repeat work and long-term client relationships in Central Texas.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Foster a collaborative and positive project environment aligned with EllisDon's values.
• Support the development and mentorship of Project Coordinators, Filed Engineers, and Assistant Project Managers.
• Partner with Operations leadership to ensure projects are properly staffed with the right mix of experience and capability.
• Promote a strong safety culture where care for people and community is never compromised.

Is this the right role for you?

• Proven experience managing construction projects of varying scale and complexity.
• Degree in Construction Management, Engineer, or related experience.
• 8 - 10 + years of progressive construction experience; min 5 years' experience as a PM.
• Experience delivering Healthcare, Higher Education, Laboratory, or other complex institutional projects is an asset.
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to balance execution excellence and business outcomes.
• A collaborative leader who works effectively with field teams, estimators, designers, and owners.
• Comfortable contributing to pre-construction, pursuits, and proposals, not just jobsite execution.
• Passion for helping grow EllisDon's presence in Texas while creating opportunities for people.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual

Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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