Amber Caro

About Amber Caro

I’m a seasoned Project Manager with 15+ years of experience delivering commercial construction projects across Central Texas. From preconstruction planning to closeout, I specialize in managing schedules, coordinating with subcontractors across trades, and maintaining open, proactive communication on- and off-site.I’m currently focused on supporting ground-up construction and tenant finish-out work across the Austin region. I work closely with subcontractors in concrete, electrical, mechanical, framing, finish-out, and more—and I’m always open to building strong relationships with qualified trade partners.Let’s connect if you’re a subcontractor looking for reliable GC collaboration, project transparency, and long-term partnership.

Experience

1. Project Manager, Construction

   St. John Properties, Inc.

   Jun 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Lead all phases of commercial development projects from ground-up through closeout, including site work, core & shell construction, and turnover to property management. Responsible for managing multiple projects across the Austin-San Antonio market with a strong emphasis on tenant readiness, quality, and schedule adherence.* Oversee project budgets and critical path schedules for site development and shell construction.* Select, negotiate, and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and third-party consultants (including inspectors, surveyors, and testing agencies).* Manage the buyout process, scopes of work, and contract execution with complete documentation of trade partners.* Review and enforce compliance with architectural and engineering plans, municipal codes, and jurisdictional permitting requirements.* Lead OAC and internal coordination meetings, providing clear, concise reporting to the regional partner and stakeholders.* Track and process permits, RFIs, submittals, lien waivers, pay apps, and closeout deliverables.* Conduct final inspections, ensure completion of system trainings, and manage handoff to facilities/property management.* Promote quality assurance and safety compliance in alignment with company policies and jurisdictional standards.

Education

• The University of Texas at San Antonio

  Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Architecture

  2003 — 2006

Skills

• Ms Project
• Subcontracting
• Bid Proposals
• Project Startup
• Construction
• Contract Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Submittals
• Cpm Scheduling
• Microsoft Word
• Pre-Construction
• Contractors
• Value Engineering
• Microsoft Project
• Project Estimation
• Project Management Software
• Project Closeout
• Process Scheduler
• Microsoft Excel
• Rms
• Certified Payroll
• Primavera P6
• Renovation
• Osha 30 Hour
• Construction Management