Junior Project Manager

Morgan Hunter; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunter represents a client seeking a motivated Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager to support project coordination, scheduling, administrative operations, and inside sales in a 100% onsite environment in Kansas City, MO.

You will assist five Project Managers, manage permits, coordinate subcontractors and equipment, prepare status reports, and help with bids. Strong organization and communication are essential; Sage 300 and SmartSheet experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience; coordination or construction experience preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent follow-through.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Comfortable working in a 100% onsite environment in Kansas City, MO.
• Office hours 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.
• Experience with Sage 300 preferred.
• Experience with SmartSheet or similar project tracking tools (Excel-based systems) preferred.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn new software systems.

Responsibilities

• Support to five Project Managers.
• Pull and manage project permits to support timelines and compliance.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and equipment scheduling.
• Maintain project notes, records, and status reports.
• Assist inside sales by preparing bids and communicating with customers.
• Assist with scheduling, coordination, and tracking to keep projects on schedule.
• Handle administrative tasks: phone and email, data entry, record keeping, documentation, and compliance.
• Maintain organized project files and records and support overall operations.
• Adapt to changing priorities as the company grows.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Vendor communication

Tools

Sage 300

SmartSheet

Excel

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated and organized Project Coordinator / Junior Project Manager to join their team and provide support across project coordination, scheduling, administrative operations, and inside sales. This position will work closely with multiple teams to help manage day-to-day project activities, including permits, subcontractor coordination, equipment scheduling, reporting, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support to five Project Managers
• Pull and manage project permits to support project timelines and ensure compliance requirements are met.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and equipment scheduling to ensure resources are available when needed.
• Maintain accurate project notes, update records, and prepare/send project status reports.
• Support inside sales efforts by preparing bids for smaller jobs and communicating with customers via phone and email.
• Assist with project scheduling, coordination, and tracking to help ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Manage administrative tasks including phone and email communication, data entry, record keeping, documentation, and compliance management.
• Maintain organized project files and records while supporting overall project operations.
• Adapt to changing priorities and take on additional responsibilities as the company continues to grow.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience required; project coordination or construction experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent follow-through.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Comfortable working in a 100% onsite environment in Kansas City, MO.
• Ability to work in-office either a 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule.
• Experience with Sage 300 preferred.
• Experience with SmartSheet or similar project tracking tools (Excel-based systems) preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software systems.