Job Description

Project Manager – Commercial Drywall, Ceilings & EIFS

Location: Austin, TX

Employment Type: Full-Time

Subcontractor Experience Required

Position Overview:

A well-established commercial drywall and specialty finishes subcontractor in the Austin market is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role requires direct subcontractor-side experience managing interior and exterior finish scopes. Candidates with General Contractor–only project management backgrounds will not be considered .

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage subcontractor scopes from award through completion, including commercial drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, stucco, and related finishes
• Review subcontract agreements, drawings, and specifications to confirm scope, pricing, and schedule requirements
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost tracking, and cost-to-complete forecasts
• Execute material buyout, vendor coordination, and labor planning specific to subcontract operations
• Prepare, price, and negotiate change orders with general contractors and ownership teams
• Coordinate closely with superintendents and field leadership on manpower planning, sequencing, and production
• Attend job site meetings and serve as the primary subcontractor representative with the GC
• Track schedules, production rates, material deliveries, and labor productivity
• Manage submittals, RFIs, billing, and closeout documentation
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are met across all assigned projects

Required Qualifications (Non-Negotiable):

• 3+ years of project management experience with a commercial drywall and specialty finishes subcontractor
• Hands-on project experience managing drywall, metal framing, acoustical ceilings, EIFS, stucco, and related scopes
• Subcontractor-side budgeting, buyout, labor planning, and change order experience
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and subcontract agreements
• Proven ability to manage multiple active projects in a fast-paced construction environment

Not a Fit If:

• Your experience is limited to General Contractor project management only
• You have not directly managed subcontractor scope, labor, or cost responsibility

Preferred (Not Required):

• Estimating or preconstruction experience with a drywall or finishes subcontractor
• Experience on Central Texas projects such as healthcare, education, multifamily, hospitality, or large commercial developments

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives (Austin-market competitive)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• Long-term growth opportunity within a stable subcontracting organization

Additional Information:

• Full-time position
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Drug-Free Workplace
• E-Verify participant

To Apply:

Please email resumes to Edgardo@scotthumphrey.com for immediate consideration.

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