Construction Risk Manager Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Project Manager (PM) leads project delivery from preconstruction through closeout with a high level of autonomy and minimal senior oversight. The PM takes full ownership of each opportunity, from pursuit and contract award through final delivery, ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives. This role is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with owners, design partners, and vendors, representing Kadean's values and business interests throughout the project lifecycle. The PM effectively delegates responsibilities, guides project teams, and drives accountability to achieve successful outcomes.. In the health care sector, this position requires heightened attention to compliance, infection control, patient safety, and coordination within occupied or sensitive clinical environments.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
1. Preconstruction:
• Support project pursuit and early-phase planning efforts by aligning scope, budget, and schedule with healthcare client priorities, including patient safety, code compliance, and phasing strategies for occupied environments.
• Collaborate with estimating and design partners to align scope, budget, and schedule.
• Manage subcontractor engagement during preconstruction to ensure accurate pricing and buyout.
2. Project Planning & Management:
• Owns development and execution of project success plans
• Works directly with superintendent and project team to develop logistics plans and understands construction flow and constraints to optimize efficiency of a site.
• Lead kickoff meetings, startup planning, and internal risk assessments.
• Takes complete ownership of coordination between owners, designers, and field teams.
3. Schedule Management:
• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Track milestone progress and identify risks proactively.
• Collaborate with subcontractors and field teams to drive timely performance.
4. Contract Management:
• Review and manage owner contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.
• Monitor compliance with contractual requirements.
• Manage scope changes, RFIs, and disputes in collaboration with leadership.
5. Financial Management:
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and monthly cost reporting.
• Track change management and support revenue recognition.
• Drive adherence to financial goals and margin targets.
6. Technology, Education & Process Implementation:
• Utilize project management and financial tracking tools (e.g., Procore, CMiC).
• Maintain documentation, reporting, and compliance with company processes.
• Support training and development processes, systems and technology.
7. Safety:
• Enforce company and OSHA safety standards on project sites.
• Lead safety meetings, inspections, and reporting protocols.
• Ensure 100% compliance and a proactive safety culture.
8. Client Development & Retention:
• Act as the day-to-day client contact throughout the project lifecycle, especially in sensitive healthcare settings where clear communication and trust are paramount.
• Conduct client debriefs and address feedback proactively.
• Build relationships that support repeat business and referrals.
9. Soft Skills & Leadership:
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders and teams.
• Demonstrate decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Mentor and coach project engineers and support staff.
• Build trust and foster a collaborative, solutions-focused culture.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Schedule Performance: % of projects delivered on or ahead of schedule.
• Healthcare Compliance: % adherence to regulatory standards and requirements.
• Occupied Facility Coordination: % of healthcare projects completed without disruption to patient services.
• Financial Performance: Achieve budgeted margins; track change order recovery.
• Safety: 100% compliance.
• Client Satisfaction: Post-project survey scores > 90%.
• Team Development: Retention and advancement of project staff.
• Risk Management: Minimal disputes and claims; proactive change order management.
• Process Compliance: Timely reporting and adherence to SOPs.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Prior experience with healthcare projects strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Regulatory standards and requirements, Joint Commission, and infection control risk assessment protocols is a plus.
• 5-7+ years of progressive project management or project engineering experience.
• Experience leading projects of $5M-$20M or more in size.
• Proficiency in project scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project) and management platforms (Procore, CMiC, or similar).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and negotiation skills.
Work Environment:
• Office-based with frequent travel to job sites and client locations.
• Regular collaboration with field leadership, design teams, and project partners.
Physical Abilities:

• Sit or stand for most of a typical workday.
• Maneuver between floors of the office
• Lift and move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to reach above shoulder level for filing or gathering data and records.

*Kadean is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.