Facility Design & Construction Project Manager III

CapMetro

Senior Project Manager overseeing architectural, engineering, and construction projects for Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Reporting to the Director, Facility Design & Construction and managing complex facility projects.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, schedule, and manage complex Capital Projects, including defining project scope, programming, budgets, cash-flow projections, and maintaining accurate financial records with monthly cost tracking and invoice review.
Direct, manage, and evaluate professional services provided by architects, engineers, and other consultants; review and oversee development of drawings, specifications, estimates, and construction documents.
Prepare scopes of work and independent cost estimates for professional services; review and evaluate consultant proposals and serve as the primary liaison for design coordination and issue resolution.
Support the Procurement Department in acquiring professional services and construction contractors, including participation in bid processes, pre-bid meetings, and consultant and contractor selection activities.
Act as primary liaison for jurisdictional approvals and permits; represent CapMetro with federal, state, county, and city agencies, elected officials, utility providers, and regulatory authorities.
Direct and oversee construction activities as CapMetro’s representative, serving as the primary point of contact among contractors, designers, inspectors, permitting agencies, utilities, and quality control entities.
Conduct field visits and inspections to monitor compliance with specifications; oversee contractors and vendors, direct work changes or stoppages as needed, and ensure progress, safety, and quality standards are met.
Collaborate with Project Controls staff to monitor project schedules, budgets, documentation, and performance metrics; provide regular project status reports and internal and external presentations.
Act as liaison with internal departments, external partners, and the general public, ensuring effective communication and coordination throughout project execution.
Perform additional assignments across CapMetro’s Capital Improvement Program, including railroad infrastructure, transit stations, bus facilities, park-and-ride projects, building renovations, and utility improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related focus. Related experience may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years.
Six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience in architecture, facilities engineering, design and/or construction or project-management
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Licensed Texas Professional engineer or architecture preferred
LEED AP or similar certification beneficial
Experience in the use of MS Office and spreadsheet software
Must have excellent organizational, communication and team management skills.
Strong analytical abilities and the ability to work effectively with staff, consultants, community, and policy making boards.
Knowledge of construction and project management methods and practices
General experience and knowledge of computer aided drafting and design technology.
Skill in reading and interpreting construction documents, designs, survey reports, construction specifications, contract and project management documents
Skill in analyzing and applying technical information
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, contractors, governmental entities, and the general public.
Ability to apply sound engineering or architectural judgment based on considerable experience and knowledge of construction.
General knowledge of sustainability features and approaches.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work with a diverse, collaborative, and energetic workforce whose focus is to bring innovation into the industry and how we serve our customers and team members.
Utilize our free and reduced-fare transit service to get to the office and then plan to hit the gym (for free) and work with our onsite trainers, before heading back home.
If you have children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years old, enroll them in the onsite award-winning Childcare and Learning Center.
…and much more!
Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementcost estimationconstruction managementarchitectural designengineering designconstruction documentationfield inspectionssustainability featuresanalytical skillscomputer-aided design

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsteam managementproblem-solvingcollaborationleadershipliaison skillsissue resolutioneffective coordinationanalytical abilities

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Texas Professional EngineerTexas Professional ArchitectLEED AP