Construction Project Manager — Commercial

International Erosion Control Association; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Leawood, KS is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to own projects from kickoff through closeout, including estimating, scheduling, subcontractor management and client relations.

You will drive budget, schedule, quality and safety, coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors, and oversee on-site activities.

Candidates must have 5+ years of commercial construction PM experience; relocation assistance is available for the right fit.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive commercial construction project management experience.
• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and hands-on experience.
• Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, methods, estimating, scheduling, and safety.
• Experience with subcontractor management, change order administration, RFIs, and contract compliance.
• Strong command of project financials — cost tracking, forecasting, and profitability management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
• Valid driver\'s license in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact from kickoff through closeout and maintain strong relationships.
• Prepare complete estimates by reviewing proposal specs, drawings, takeoff information, and contract documents.
• Direct total construction effort: budget, schedule, quality, and safety — coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site functions including scheduling, material control, engineering, and day-to-day site administration.
• Supervise superintendents and subcontractors; guide construction methods, equipment selection, and drawing interpretation.
• Initiate, track, and manage change orders and extra work estimating with precision and timeliness.
• Prepare monthly project status reports and cost-to-complete forecasts; own the financial performance of your projects.
• Issue owner and subcontract agreements, manage RFIs and shop drawings, and maintain organized, audit-ready project files.
• Lead preconstruction teams when assigned, providing direction and mentorship to junior team members.
• Coordinate closely with site superintendents to align field activities with the overall project plan.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Four-year engineering degree

Job description

Pay: $85,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a nationally ranked commercial construction firm with 40+ years of history and $7B+ in delivered projects across 34 states — the kind of company that builds careers alongside projects
• Take full ownership of your projects from preconstruction through closeout — estimating, scheduling, subcontractor management, client relationships, and profitability are all yours to drive
• Work in a culture consistently described by employees as more flexible and supportive than anywhere they\'ve worked before — empowered to get the job done your way
• Be part of a company that invests in your long-term growth with real development tools and advancement opportunities built into the fabric of the organization
• Collaborate with experienced field and office teams who back each other up and take pride in delivering excellent work
• Competitive compensation package with strong earning potential commensurate with experience
• Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate

Location: On-site in Leawood, Kansas. You\'ll be embedded with the project team and close to the work — the way great project management gets done.

Note: Candidates must have 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience. Candidates without direct field-side construction PM experience will not be considered.About UsWe are a $700M+ commercial construction and real estate development firm with more than four decades of experience delivering complex new construction and renovation projects across 34 states. With offices across the Midwest, we remain a market leader in our core markets — and we\'ve built that reputation one project and one relationship at a time. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Serve as the primary client contact from project kickoff through closeout — assess scope, align expectations, and keep relationships strong throughout the life of the project
• Prepare complete, accurate estimates through detailed review of proposal specs, drawings, takeoff information, and contract documents
• Provide overall direction of the total construction effort — budget, schedule, quality, and safety — coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site functions including scheduling, material control, engineering, and day-to-day site administration
• Supervise superintendents and subcontractors; provide technical guidance on construction methods, equipment selection, and drawing interpretation
• Initiate, track, and manage change orders and extra work estimating with precision and timeliness
• Prepare monthly project status reports and cost-to-complete forecasts; own the financial performance of your projects
• Issue owner and subcontract agreements, manage RFIs and shop drawings, and maintain organized, audit-ready project files
• Lead preconstruction teams when assigned, providing direction and mentorship to junior team members
• Coordinate closely with site superintendents to align field activities with the overall project plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive commercial construction project management experience
• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and hands-on experience
• Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, methods, estimating, scheduling, and safety
• Experience with subcontractor management, change order administration, RFIs, and contract compliance
• Strong command of project financials — cost tracking, forecasting, and profitability management
• Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills
• Valid driver\'s license in good standing required

Why You\'ll Love Working Here

This is a company where project managers are trusted to run their projects — and supported to do it well. You\'ll work alongside experienced field and office teams who collaborate rather than compete, in a culture built on flexibility, accountability, and genuine investment in people\'s careers. If you\'re a construction PM who wants ownership, growth, and a company worth sticking with, this is the opportunity.

JPC-1256

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance