Construction Project Manager

Contegra Construction Co.; Missouri; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Monthly vehicle allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Contegra Construction Co. is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee complex commercial, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, and design-build projects from preconstruction through closeout.

This leader will drive planning, coordination, and delivery while building strong relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and field personnel. The Project Manager will oversee project financials, schedules, contracts, procurement, risk management, and overall

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive project management experience in commercial construction.
• Proven success managing large, complex construction projects from start to finish.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or other complex construction projects.
• Design-build experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and project financial management.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, subcontract agreements, and contract documents.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Proficiency with construction management software including Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and warranty.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Lead project planning, procurement, subcontractor buyout, and contract administration.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents to ensure field operations align with project objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve issues impacting schedule, budget, or quality.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Lead project meetings with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Review project financial performance, including forecasting, billing, cost reporting, and profitability.
• Ensure projects comply with contract requirements, company standards, and quality expectations.
• Support preconstruction efforts including estimating, value engineering, and constructability reviews when needed.
• Mentor Project Engineers and other project team members while fostering collaboration across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Procurement

Contract administration

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

Communication

Construction management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build With Integrity. Lead With Purpose.

Contegra Construction is looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee complex commercial, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, and design-build construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives on planning, coordination, and delivering successful projects while building strong relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and field personnel. As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing project financials, schedules, contracts, procurement, risk management, and overall project execution while ensuring every project is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to Contegra's high standards of quality.

If you are a collaborative construction professional who enjoys solving problems, leading project teams, and driving successful outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact with a company that values integrity, accountability, and teamwork.

What You'll Do

As a Construction Project Manager, you will:

• Manage construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and warranty.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Lead project planning, procurement, subcontractor buyout, and contract administration.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents to ensure field operations align with project objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve issues impacting schedule, budget, or quality.
• Manage change orders, Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, pay applications, and project documentation.
• Lead project meetings with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Review project financial performance, including forecasting, billing, cost reporting, and profitability.
• Ensure projects comply with contract requirements, company standards, and quality expectations.
• Support preconstruction efforts including estimating, value engineering, and constructability reviews when needed.
• Mentor Project Engineers and other project team members while fostering collaboration across departments.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, business acumen, and construction expertise with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive project management experience in commercial construction.
• Proven success managing large, complex construction projects from start to finish.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or other complex construction projects.
• Design-build experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and project financial management.
• Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, subcontract agreements, and contract documents.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Proficiency with construction management software including Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and scheduling software.

Why Contegra?

At Contegra, we take pride in building lasting relationships, delivering quality work, and operating with integrity. Our Project Managers play a critical role in leading successful projects while creating exceptional experiences for our clients and project teams.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Health and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Monthly vehicle allowance.
• Paid time off.

This position combines office-based project management with regular visits to active construction sites. Travel between project locations, client meetings, and occasional extended hours may be required based on project needs.

Contegra Construction is an equal opportunity employer.