Construction Project Manager

ummc; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Construction Project Manager at PDC Construction 1 is responsible for managing, coordinating, and overseeing assigned construction projects at the Main Campus Jackson. They establish and implement project management processes to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet established standards.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED with at least three years of facilities or construction PM experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and three (3) years of experience in facilities or construction project management.
• Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required: N/A
• Degree in construction management or construction engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates the daily operations and scope of construction projects.
• Collaborates with clients to define project objectives, establish parameters, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Develops and implements project work plans and cost estimates, allocating resources and prioritizing tasks.
• Oversees quality control and ensures compliance with building codes and safety regulations, enforcing on-site safety policies.
• Acts as liaison between contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers to resolve issues and develop contingency plans.
• Keeps management informed with progress reports and maintains accurate project documentation.

Skills

Construction PM processes

Communication skills

Resource management

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree in construction management or construction engineering

Job description

Job Requisition ID:

R00052455

Job Category:

Professional and Technical

Organization:

PDC Construction 1

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Construction Project Manager

Job Summary:

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing, coordinating, and overseeing assigned construction projects. They establish and implement project management processes to ensure projects are completed efficiently, within budget, meet all established standards, and are delivered on schedule.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required:

High School Diploma/GED and three (3) years of experience in facilities or construction project management experience.

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required:

N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in construction management or construction engineering.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficient in construction project management processes and skilled in using computers and related software. Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups. Capable of clearly presenting information and responding to questions. Experienced in defining project goals, objectives, and participant roles. Well-organized in managing construction resources and adept at identifying and resolving complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates the daily operations and scope of construction projects. Collaborates with clients to define project objectives, establish parameters, budgets, deliverables, and deadlines.


• Develops and implements project work plans and cost estimates, recommending adjustments as needed to address changing requirements. Allocates resources and prioritizes tasks to ensure project goals are achieved.


• Oversees quality control and provides ongoing support by inspecting construction work for compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and other applicable standards. Enforces safety policies on-site.


• Acts as a liaison between contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers to resolve issues. Anticipates potential delays or conflicts and proactively develops contingency plans to keep the project on schedule and meet or exceed industry benchmarks.


• Keeps management informed of key activities through regular progress reports and ensures all project documentation is accurate and up to date


• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, frequent travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, occasional crawling, frequent driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

Yes

Pay Class:

Salary

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Day

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

No

Job Posting Date:

09/28/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):