Contract Project Manager (Temp-to-Hire)
About the Opportunity
Chief of Staff KC is partnering with a growing company in the Riverside, MO area to fill a Project Manager II role on a temp-to-hire basis. This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door with an organization that's looking to bring on the right person permanently — you'll have the chance to prove yourself in the role before it converts.
The Project Manager II will independently manage mid-sized projects from start to finish, keeping scope, schedule, and budget on track while coordinating across internal teams and external stakeholders.
What You'll Do
- Manage mid-sized projects independently, from planning through execution
- Develop project plans and manage budgets
- Identify and mitigate project risks before they become problems
- Facilitate meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Schedule field technicians and communicate job site details, materials, and timelines
- Keep customers updated on project status and expectations
- Handle documentation, reporting, and regular updates to team members and supervisors
- Follow established project management processes and tools
- Help coordinate resources across project tasks
What You'll Need
- Experience in project coordination, project management, or a related field
- Proven ability to manage moderately complex projects
- Strong problem-solving and leadership skills
- High attention to detail, especially around scheduling
- Solid organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Nice to Have
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or related field
- Prefer candidates with manufacturing, logistics or distribution experience
- 3+ years of project coordination or project management experience
- PMP or similar certification
- Experience with Salesforce or other CRM software
Work Environment
- On-site, Monday–Friday, standard business hours
- Occasional travel to customer sites or industry events
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
- Flexibility for extended hours or weekends as needed per project
Why Apply Through COS KC?
Chief of Staff KC connects great people with great companies across the Kansas City market, it's People Over Paper, always. We'll walk you through the process and advocate for you every step of the way.
Company Description
Why Apply Through COS KC?
Chief of Staff KC connects great people with great companies across the Kansas City market, it's People Over Paper, always. We'll walk you through the process and advocate for you every step of the way