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Austin Industries Director, Project Controls (Coppell, TX) – Austin Bridge & Road in Las Colinas, Texas
Description
Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.
Austin Bridge & Road is seeking a Director, Project Controls to join our Corporate Office in Coppell, TX . Reporting to the Vice President of Project Controls, this role supports the Operations Department by developing, integrating, and implementing project control systems while ensuring compliance with operating policies. Key responsibilities include procurement, material management, job cost analysis, project performance reporting, document control, and updating the TAW2 Manual as needed. The position also oversees the Austin Bridge & Road operations training program and requires strong technical expertise in company policies, procedures, systems, and TAW2.
Responsibilities:
Leads operations-related training to ensure alignment with project requirements and corporate standards.
Manages scheduling and project coordination for timely and efficient execution.
Reviews subcontracts for compliance with contractual terms and company policies.
Oversees project startup activities to ensure proper planning and execution.
Establishes and maintains document control processes, including RFIs, submittals, and correspondence.
Monitors job costing practices to ensure accurate financial tracking.
Documents change orders and work plans to maintain clear project records.
Audits project control systems to address and resolve compliance gaps.
Ensures rapid implementation of project control procedures across all projects.
Provides administrative support for project controls and related systems.
Administration & Planning
Develops and conducts operations-related training programs.
Implements and monitors project control systems for consistency across projects.
Supports project startup and closeout activities, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed.
Establishes structured document control systems for RFIs, submittals, correspondence, and meeting notes.
Audits project control systems and provides actionable feedback for improvement.
Manages closeout tasks, including completion reports and other wrap-up activities.
Supports standardization of cost coding structures across projects.
Assists project teams in preparing for audits and ensuring compliance.
Completes special projects as assigned by senior management.
Cost Performance
- Assists project teams with monthly job cost reporting, ensuring adherence to corporate guidelines.
Quality Control
Ensures project teams issue all required contractual notices in a timely manner.
Monitors subcontract issuance and reports delays to maintain project schedules.
Safety
- Collaborates with the Safety Department to develop and implement safety training programs.
Technical
Trains staff on company software, including project management and document control tools.
Enforces compliance with company policies regarding employment, safety, and labor relations.
Ensures administrative competence in managing Unit Price Bid Build, Cost of the Work, and Design Build projects.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of experience in project controls, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
Strong knowledge of project controls systems, scheduling, and cost management practices.
Experience in document control, job costing, change order documentation, and auditing project controls systems.
Proficient in using project management software and related tools (e.g., Procore, Microsoft Project, etc.).
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication and leadership skills to effectively manage teams and interact with stakeholders.
Requirements:
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong understanding of company policies and industry best practices.
Proven track record of managing large-scale projects and ensuring compliance with project control systems.
Ability to train and mentor staff on project controls procedures and software.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including safety, finance, and operations.
Flexibility to work long hours and occasional weekends as needed to meet project deadlines.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Benefits & Compensation
We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .
Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About Austin Bridge and Road
A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.
To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road .
No Third-Party Inquiries Please
This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so ( i.e. , payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement).
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