PROJECT MANAGER - TRAINING PROGRAM

Choate

USA - 3.1

Georgetown, TX Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $95,000 a year 7 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Customer communication Construction specifications Schedule management Construction drawing review Construction industry experience Commercial building projects Landscaping Full Job Description Full Job Description Choate USA is seeking a motivated construction professional to join our Project Manager Training Program in our Austin office. This position is designed to develop an experienced construction professional into a Project Manager capable of independently managing commercial landscape and irrigation construction projects for Choate USA. The training period will be a minimum of one year, or as long as necessary for the candidate to develop a strong understanding of our industry, company processes, project management expectations, and the technical aspects of commercial landscape and irrigation construction. The position will ideally be based in our Austin office throughout the training period. Upon successful completion of training, the candidate may have the opportunity to relocate to and support one of Choate USA's other Texas branches. Relocation is not required. The position may remain based in Austin, either supporting the Austin market or managing projects for another Choate USA branch from the Austin office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong commercial construction background who wants to build a long-term career in project management with a growing specialty contractor. Commercial landscape and irrigation construction experience is strongly preferred. At a minimum, candidates must have experience in new commercial construction, either working for a subcontractor directly with General Contractors or working for a General Contractor. This is not a field Superintendent position. While regular jobsite visits will be required throughout training and as a Project Manager, the position is primarily office-based and focused on project administration, financial management, contract management, cost control, scheduling, procurement, and client communication. Training & Responsibilities During the training period, the candidate will work alongside experienced Choate USA personnel to learn our operations and progressively assume responsibility for projects.

Training and responsibilities will include:

• Managing project budgets, cost tracking, billing, change orders, and overall financial performance.
• Preparing and reviewing pay applications, cost reports, forecasts, and job cost projections.
• Reviewing contracts, plans, specifications, proposals, and project scope to understand contractual requirements and identify potential risks.
• Learning commercial landscape and irrigation construction methods, sequencing, materials, and project requirements.
• Coordinating schedules, manpower requirements, and project sequencing with field Superintendents.
• Managing RFIs, submittals, material procurement, project documentation, and closeout requirements.
• Communicating and coordinating with General Contractors, owners, inspectors, vendors, design professionals, and internal operations teams.
• Monitoring project progress and proactively identifying issues affecting schedule, cost, scope, or quality.
• Participating in and ultimately leading internal and external preconstruction meetings.
• Learning and maintaining Choate USA standards for documentation, communication, cost control, project execution, and profitability.
• Progressively assuming responsibility for projects as knowledge and competency are demonstrated. Requirements
• Commercial new-construction experience is required.
• Candidates must have experience working for a subcontractor on commercial construction projects involving General Contractors, or working for a General Contractor in the commercial new-construction industry.
• Commercial landscape and/or irrigation construction experience is strongly preferred.
• Relevant backgrounds may include Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, Estimator, Superintendent, or similar commercial construction roles.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, scopes of work, and contract documents.
• Understanding of commercial construction scheduling, project coordination, documentation, and jobsite processes.
• Strong organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Willingness to learn the technical, financial, contractual, and operational aspects of commercial landscape and irrigation construction.
• Ability to work primarily from the Austin office during the training period. Compensation & Benefits
• Base salary: $75,000-$95,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Vehicle allowance.
• Company phone.
• Company credit card.
• Medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits following the initial probationary period.
• Paid time off and company-sponsored benefits.
• Opportunity for long-term advancement within Choate USA and potential future opportunities across our Texas markets.

Why Choate USA? Choate USA is a fast-growing commercial landscape and irrigation contractor built on accountability, teamwork, and delivering exceptional results. Our Project Managers play a critical role in the financial, contractual, and operational success of our projects. This training position provides the opportunity to learn our business from experienced industry professionals while developing the technical and management skills necessary to independently manage complex commercial projects. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, communicates effectively, solves problems, and wants to develop into a long-term leader within our company. If you have a commercial construction background and are interested in building a career in project management with a growing specialty contractor, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person