Construction Project Managers Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Primary Accountabilities:

The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the coordination of operations for the successful completion of projects. Directs activities of workers concerned with implementing construction projects by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Major Duties:

• Manages all phases of construction project, project team personnel and staffing requirements for each phase.
• Manages one to five (1-5) subordinate superintendents, who supervise two to ten (2-10) hourly field employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Manages team responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Monitors schedules, and meets timelines given by President. Coordinates meetings with Superintendents.
• Monitors overall job/labor cost within the specified budget of project.
• Develops, maintains, and performs weekly updates of construction project schedules.
• Resolves schedule conflicts between subcontractors, suppliers and service vendors to avoid delay or disruption of the project.
• Performs customer relations activities and promotes teamwork with owners, architects, engineers, city officials, subcontractors and BHS personnel.
• Obtains all building permits and ensures fees are paid.
• Conducts or oversees project meetings:
• Pre-construction meetings with appropriate individuals (project team, subcontractors, architects, engineers, city officials)
• Weekly job-site meetings (performs walk through for percentage complete, quality of work, cleanliness and safety issues).
• Reports project progress to management weekly.
• Coordinates with superintendent to evaluate and hire subcontractors as needed to fulfill the requirements of the project.
• Assists superintendent with subcontractor construction and safety issues on jobsites.
• Updates project management report daily until project close out.
• Maintains and keeps current all construction documents (change orders, purchase orders, RFI's submittals, etc.).
• Approves and tracks all submittals.
• Prepares monthly report on status of project completion.
• Oversees project close out:
• Performs project walk through with owner, architect, and superintendent.
• Generates punch list and distributes to appropriate subcontractors and individuals.
• Ensures all punch list items are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Closes out all construction documents (change orders, purchase orders, RFI's submittals, etc.)
• Reviews and delivers Operation and Maintenance manuals to architect.
• Performs duties and responsibilities of managing field personnel (including but not limited to hiring, disciplining, terminating and managing).
• Performs other assignments as directed.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Degree in Construction Management preferred.
• 7 years of experience in project management and construction with experience managing projects from 10-25million in size.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to maintain consistently positive attitude and outlook.
• Ability to work additional hours to meet business demands. May work evenings and weekends to meet job assignment requirements.

Physical Demands:

Ability to stand, walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Ability to read computer screens, email and talk on the phone.

Ability to use hands to, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

Regularly required to lift/move twenty-five (25) pounds, frequently required to lift/more fifty (50) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Company truck
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction management: 5 years (Required)
• Project management: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Location:

Manhattan/ Lawrence/Kansas City Markets

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person