French Cowboys Hospitality is hiring: Construction Project Manager in Austin

About Us

French Cowboys is a Texas-based hospitality brand founded by two Franco-American friends who grew up in Europe and fell in love with Texas. Our passion: reviving neglected properties in iconic towns, each within two hours of a major city, breathing new life into these forgotten gems and transforming them into charming getaways. Today, we own 7 hotels across Austin, New Braunfels, Canyon Lake and Comfort.

As a Project Manager at French Cowboys, you’ll lead the execution of renovation and design projects across our growing portfolio of hospitality properties. Working alongside the Director of Design & Development, you’ll take ownership of budget management, project tracking, and vendor coordination, ensuring each project is delivered on time, on budget, and with excellence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Design & Development to manage project lifecycles from start to finish.
• Oversee the execution of interior design and renovation projects, coordinating with contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Own the project tracker: monitor timelines, budgets, and milestones, and ensure accurate communication across stakeholders.
• Prepare, track, and reconcile budgets and expenses; manage invoices, purchase orders, and financial records in QuickBooks.
• Build and maintain detailed spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) for project budgets, forecasts, and reporting.
• Develop and update project schedules to drive timely delivery, providing clear status updates to all stakeholders.
• Anticipate risks, resolve issues, and recommend adjustments to keep projects on track.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including contracts, invoices, reports, and approvals.
• Travel weekly across Hill Country properties to oversee project progress and vendor execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Finance, or related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Project Coordinator in construction, design, or hospitality.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (AP/AR, invoicing, reconciliation).
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (formulas, pivot tables, formatting, financial tracking).
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and accountability.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• PTO.
• Vision, Dental, Medical.
• 401k Plan.
• Discounted stays at our properties.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing hospitality group.