About Us
The Kidd Group is an Austin-based construction company founded in 1988. We deliver high-quality, client-focused projects across residential ground-up construction and high-end condo renovations, as well as select commercial tenant finish-outs. We’re a small, tight-knit team that cares about one another and our clients, working respectfully and collaboratively to get the job done. Customer satisfaction is central to our success.
Position Summary
We’re hiring a Project Manager to support residential construction projects from pre-construction through closeout. The Project Manager will focus on procurement, product quoting, change order management, client communication, and coordination with architects and interior designers, while partnering closely with superintendents who manage field scheduling, subcontractors, quality control, and safety. This role requires strong construction knowledge, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
Key Responsibilities
- Support multiple residential projects concurrently from pre-construction through final closeout.
- Handle procurement: solicit and compare product and material quotes, manage vendor relationships, place purchase orders, and track lead times and deliveries.
- Manage financial documentation related to materials and vendor purchases; maintain accurate purchase logs and help control job costs.
- Own change order administration: prepare change order requests, get approvals from clients and internal stakeholders, track executed change orders, and ensure timely invoicing and cost updates.
- Coordinate project design processes: work closely with architects, interior designers, and clients on selections, submittals, and design clarifications; route and track submittals and approvals.
- Serve as a primary client-facing contact for project updates related to procurement, scope changes, design coordination, and invoicing; manage expectations and respond to client questions professionally and promptly.
- Review and interpret construction documents, specifications, and finish schedules to support procurement and design coordination.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation: RFIs, submittals, change orders, purchase orders, vendor quotes, client correspondence, and closeout paperwork.
- Support superintendents by providing administrative, procurement, and coordination assistance; escalate site issues as needed and assist with resolution.
- Work with estimating and operations during handoffs, value engineering, and constructability reviews to ensure procurement, budget, and design alignment.
- Mentor and collaborate with assistant PMs and office staff to maintain consistent processes and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
- 3–5+ years experience in residential construction project coordination or project management, preferably with procurement and client-facing responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, finishes, and building systems; comfortable reading plans and specifications.
- Demonstrated experience managing procurement, vendor quotes, purchase orders, and change order administration.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills — capable of tracking multiple vendors, lead times, and documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience coordinating with architects, interior designers, and clients.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g. Buildertrend) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
- Experience with invoicing and job-cost tracking preferred.
- Valid driver’s license; reliable transportation for site visits in the Austin area.
- Construction trade background, purchasing experience, or related certification is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Performance bonus tied to project profitability, procurement performance, and client satisfaction.
- Benefits: Flexible PTO, mileage reimbursement, professional development support, and company-provided PM tools.
Why Join Us
- Small, collaborative team where your work and voice matter.
- Opportunity to lead procurement and client coordination on high-quality residential projects.
- Emphasis on mentorship, professional growth, and delivering projects that clients love.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Fuel card
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78759
