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Project Manager - Austin, TX

Austin, Texas, KOMPAN USAPublished Monday, March 3, 2025
Application deadline : Ongoing

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KOMPAN US is looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager to join our team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will oversee the local installation of playground and outdoor fitness sites, while collaborating with KABOOM! to lead 40+ community-driven playground builds across the U.S.

The Project Manager will manage the technical aspects of the installation of playgrounds and outdoor fitness sites by planning, scheduling, costing, reviewing, and ensuring the smooth and uninterrupted service across a variety of sites ranging in complexity and size. If you're passionate about creating vibrant, impactful spaces for children and communities, we want to hear from you!

As a global leader with an organizational focus on people, passion, progress, and performance, our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering the best in play and fitness solutions. We’re KOMPAN - let’s play!

Who We Are

For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.

In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 90 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.

At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.

What You’ll Do

Manage all technical aspects of playground and outdoor fitness installations, ensuring high-quality execution across multiple nationwide projects at varying phases.
Lead prestart, progress, and handover meetings for local KOMPAN installations (15%) and nationwide KABOOM! installations (85%), handling scope changes and ensuring customer expectations are met.
Review product designs, proposals, and contracts for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements, while defining project timelines and installer/volunteer needs.
Build strong relationships to drive successful volunteer-led projects and third-party installations.
Communicate regularly with internal and external teams to provide project updates and ensure smooth execution.
Ensure delivery of high-quality end products, meeting build standards and specifications.

Project Planning

Prepare and approve job forecasts, ensuring installer compliance with project specifications and requirements.
Coordinate site prep, material ordering, and deliveries to ensure smooth project flow.
Lead weekly meetings to collaborate with stakeholders and provide regular project updates, discussing project goals, budget, construction logistics.
Partner with KABOOM! to lead a community-driven installation process, ensuring stakeholder engagement and alignment.

On-Site Installations and Event Leadership

Supervise third-party installers and volunteers, ensuring installations are completed on time and meet quality standards.
Partner with KABOOM! to lead 3-4 day playground installation events across the U.S., ensuring seamless operations of event logistics and a positive volunteer experience.
Monitor job sites to ensure safety, organization, and availability of necessary materials and tools.
Manage the post-build process, providing handover packs to customers / community partners that address warranties, maintenance plans, and communicate future needs.

What You’ll Need

College degree in a related field, with 3+ years of experience (or 8+ years of experience in lieu of education).
Previous project management experience with both small and large construction projects is required.
Thorough understanding of the construction industry, including pre-construction work such as planning, design, review, value engineering, project scheduling, and conceptual estimating.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact with a variety of stakeholders.
Strong team leadership and ability to manage high-stress situations.
Excellent time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Willingness to travel up to 80% of the year.

Perks and Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule
Mileage reimbursement

KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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