Kansas City - Project Manager

Overview:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and budgeting activities concerned with turn-key construction of commercial structures. This position participates in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversees its organization, scheduling and implementation. Duties include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, coordinate and budget activities of the construction process from the conceptual development stage through final construction to ensure the project gets done on time and within budget.
• Estimate and takeoff the project scope, development and management of project cost and schedule of the project; analyze bids made by subcontractors; select and contract subcontractors and prepare the bid proposal for submission to the owner.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements.
• Recommend methods, materials and project/site layouts to reduce construction costs based on design needs/capabilities.
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses and, depending upon the contractual arrangements, direct or monitor compliance with building and safety codes, other regulations, and requirements set by the project’s insurers.
• Collaborate with project team, owners and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints and construction problems.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Maintain the communication, progress and productive mutual interaction of various stakeholders in such a way that overall risk of failure is reduced.
• Determine and implement the exact needs of the client; form close relations with the various stakeholders to ensure the key issues of cost, time, quality and client satisfaction can be realized.
• Direct and monitor the progress of construction activities via Project Superintendents and Project Engineers.
• Perform day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining construction documents and processing paperwork; including pay applications, etc.
• Complete accounting reports; invoice owners and collect payments.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure quality of construction.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (i.e. civil, architectural, or construction), construction management or related field
• 5+ years' project management experience in commercial construction, projects valued at $10M or above
• Prior estimating experience is preferred
• Must be willing to travel
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future

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