Assistant Preconstruction Manager Jobs in Kansas

Job Summary:

As a Project Manager, you’ll do more than keep projects on track—you’ll help bring visions to life. From design through completion, you'll play a key role in coordinating teams, managing budgets, procuring materials, and ensuring subcontractors deliver top-quality work. You'll be the driving force behind schedules, safety, and standards, making sure every detail aligns with the bigger picture.

At Hutton, we believe great leadership starts with collaboration. That’s why this role is all about working with people—clients, coworkers, subcontractors, and community partners—to create spaces that matter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Project Planning & Execution: Anticipate project needs and create and communicate budget and pathway for the team to achieve the client’s vision. Own the success of the project from preconstruction through completion.[MR1]
• Drive Budget & Cost Control: Maintain precise project budgets, track changes in real time, complete projections, transparently communicate to stakeholders, and ensure accurate and timely billing.
• Coordinate with Stakeholders: Serve as the primary contact for clients while collaborating respectfully with superintendents, subcontractors, estimators, and the design team to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Manage Procurement & Materials: Oversee bidding, subcontractor procurement, and material tracking from submittal to fabrication using company software.
• Ensure Safety & Quality: Uphold OSHA and Hutton safety standards, proactively resolve issues, and lead site planning meetings and project reviews.
• Oversee Documentation & Closeout: Produce timely pay applications, communicate project status with leadership, and manage all closeout procedures to ensure successful completion.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, construction science, business administration, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience working as a project manager or superintendent required.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• OSHA 10- and 30-hour certification with working knowledge of OSHA and company safety protocols
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate construction plans and specifications
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly convey instructions and expectations
• Team-oriented with the ability to work productively with others
• Effective problem-solving skills with sound judgment, tact, and professionalism

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience with construction scheduling software (ASTA, Primavera, or equivalent)
• Experience with estimating software (Timberline, Beck, or equivalent)
• Proficiency with PDF viewing and editing tools (Bluebeam, Adobe, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of building codes, inspections, site logistics, and scheduling
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others in a construction environment
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with owners and project partners

Work Environment:

• You will work mainly within an office environment with regular opportunities for site visits and onsite opportunities.
• Collaborative Team environment consisting of Senior PMs, PMs, Assistant PMs, and Project Engineers.

Physical Requirements:

• This role is performed in an office environment and may involve extended periods of computer-based work.

Hutton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Hutton provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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