Construction Project Manager

NextPlay Jobs; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus program

PTO 3 weeks

401(k) with match

Health, dental, vision

HSA/FSA

Disability insurance

Company holidays

Job summary

NextPlay Jobs in Wichita, KS is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager (Industrial) to lead complex industrial construction and capital projects from planning through commissioning and closeout. This onsite role requires coordinating engineering, construction, procurement, subcontractors and internal teams to meet schedule, budget and safety goals.

The position offers a base salary in the $100,000–$135,000 range plus bonus opportunities and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of project management experience.
• Experience owning budgets, schedules, contracts and project execution.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors and engineering teams.
• Ability to read construction or engineering drawings.
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or a related field OR equivalent hands-on project experience.

Responsibilities

• Own industrial projects from kickoff through completion.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, procurement, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules and forecasts.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts and scopes of work.
• Travel to project sites for kickoffs and milestones.
• Deliver complex projects safely, on time and within budget.

Skills

Project management

Budget & scheduling

Coordination

Reading drawings

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Business

Equivalent hands-on project experience

Tools

AutoCAD

P&ID knowledge

Microsoft Project

Job description

Construction Project Manager (Industrial)

$100,000-$135,000 Base + Bonus + Relocation Assistance | Wichita, KS

Ready for a role where you can own major projects without spending your life on the road?

We're hiring experienced Project Managers to lead complex industrial construction and capital projects from planning through commissioning and closeout.

This is an onsite position in the Wichita, Kansas area, and relocation assistance is available for candidates moving to the region. If you're currently managing industrial, manufacturing, energy, process, or complex commercial construction projects and are open to relocating, we'd like to hear from you.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Bonus opportunities, including a performance-based bonus program
• Relocation assistance available
• Approximately 20% local travel, with the majority of your time based in Wichita
• 3 weeks of PTO for exempt employees starting at hire
• 401(k) with company match (up to 4.5%)
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA and company-paid disability benefits
• Potential paid company holiday time between Christmas and New Year's
• Work on major projects across biofuels, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing and industrial processing
• Clear path toward Senior Project Manager and leadership opportunities
• Join an established, growing organization with a collaborative, family-oriented culture

What You'll Do

You’ll own industrial projects from kickoff through completion, serving as a key point of contact for customers while coordinating engineering, construction, procurement, subcontractors and internal teams.

Your work will include:

• Managing project scope, budgets, schedules and forecasts
• Coordinating subcontractors, vendors, engineering and field teams
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, contracts and scopes of work
• Managing procurement, change orders, invoicing and project costs
• Identifying project risks and driving solutionsCommunicating directly with customers throughout the project
• Traveling to project sites for kickoffs, major milestones and closeout
• Helping deliver complex projects safely, on time and within budget

What We're Looking For

We're interested in Project Managers who have managed complex construction or capital projects.

Strong backgrounds may include:

Industrial construction | Manufacturing | Process facilities | EPC | Biofuels | Renewable energy | Chemical | Food & beverage manufacturing | Oil & gas | Power | Heavy commercial construction | Healthcare construction | Higher education construction | Civil/Federal Construction

Ideally, you'll bring:

• 2-3+ years of project management experience
• Experience owning budgets, schedules, contracts and project execution
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors and/or engineering teams
• Ability to read construction or engineering drawings
• Experience with Microsoft Project or similar scheduling tools
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or a related field OR equivalent hands-on project experience

Experience with P&IDs, AutoCAD, industrial process facilities or large capital projects is a plus, but you do not need to check every box to be considered.

Relocating to Wichita?

We're open to candidates nationwide and relocation assistance is available. $12k!

Wichita offers a significantly lower cost of living than many major U.S. markets, while this position provides the opportunity to manage sophisticated industrial projects without the constant travel often associated with national construction and EPC firms.