Project Manager
For nearly 50 years, Walters & Wolf has been a leader in specialty construction, delivering high-quality architectural building solutions across the Western U.S. and Texas. Our expertise includes glass and glazing, curtain wall systems, rainscreen systems, and custom doors, frames, and hardware.
We are seeking a dedicated, hardworking Project Manager who values integrity, teamwork, continuous learning, and exceptional customer service. At Walters & Wolf, you’ll join a collaborative, family-oriented culture built on trust, quality, and a commitment to doing great work.
This is a full-time, in-person position based in Austin, Texas, with regular on-site attendance required Monday through Friday. We are looking for a motivated professional who is eager to make a meaningful impact as part of a collaborative and growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Walters & Wolf's continued growth and success as we expand our presence in the Texas market.
Key Functions & Responsibilities
- Work with the preconstruction team to execute an accurate, quality contract.
- Attend all required project meetings with the contractor.
- Set aside the first four hours of each Friday morning for planning. Update all schedules, projections, and COQ logs.
- Create and maintain a realistic project projection for all anticipated costs. Update any changes to the projections as they occur.
- Review and coordinate all shop drawings. Ensure compliance with the estimate, other subcontractors, and all other affected trades. Hold the drawing review meeting to gather field and shop input.
- Perform detailed material estimates prior to placing the order.
- Coordinate and communicate all project needs and schedules with all other departments (shop, field, purchasing, drafting, takeoff).
- Using the company portal tool, initiate all transmittals, submittals, RFIs, and change order quotes. Submit our "info approval log" to the customer every Friday.
- Request, review, and coordinate structural calculations for each project.
- Update monthly billings for each project.
- Execute a timely Walters and Wolf subcontract for all subcontractors. Include all pertinent specifications, documents, and a schedule for the subcontractors' work. Review and approve all subcontractor billings.
- Attend and assist in the labor monitor meeting to help create realistic goals for our shop and field.
- Be instrumental in creating and monitoring all "To-Go" list procedures and schedules.
Job Requirements:
- 4+ years of direct Project Management experience in commercial construction in the Glass & Glazing industry, both in interior and exterior glazing systems.
- Demonstrated experience managing commercial glazing projects from contract award through closeout.
- Strong understanding of curtain walls, storefront systems, interior glass systems, architectural metals, and related construction methods.
- Ability to read and interpret project estimates, bid proposals, qualifications, inclusions, exclusions, alternates, and contracts.
- Ability to read and understand project specifications, manuals, shop drawings, construction documents, and architectural plans.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced construction environment.
Benefits & Compensation Summary:
Walters & Wolf offers a very generous compensation package, including a base salary, semi-annual bonus plans, and an annual profit-sharing program. We offer benefit plans that include leading coverages in medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, long-term and short-term disability plans, a flexible spending program, a 401K with company match, sick pay, paid vacation, and company holidays.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Walters & Wolf is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.