Lead Construction Project Manager — ESOP & Growth

Fcl Builders Llc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Paid time off

Career development

Mentorship

Leadership training

Job summary

FCL Builders is seeking a Project Manager to lead industrial and commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and strict budget control. You will guide field and office teams, manage budgets and schedules, and foster strong client and subcontractor relationships to drive project excellence.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with design teams, and uphold a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration across all phases of the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years managing industrial/commercial construction projects ($5M–$30M+).
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, drawings, specifications, and safety standards.
• Proficient in scheduling, budgeting, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Own project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, scopes, and logistics.
• Read and implement Owner contract requirements.
• Lead preconstruction meetings and coordination with superintendents, subs, and design teams.
• Manage subcontractor buyout and scope development.
• Review and submit RFIs, submittals, and design documents.
• Facilitate punch lists, building start-up, and commissioning.
• Collaborate with field and office teams to drive progress and resolve issues.
• Monitor and manage budgets, cash flow, and forecasting.
• Review and approve subcontractor and owner pay applications.
• Ensure accurate cost-to-complete updates and change management.
• Develop and track Owner Change Orders (OCOs) and Subcontractor Change Orders (SCOs).
• Serve as the main point of contact for owners and their representatives.
• Lead weekly on-site meetings and communicate project updates.
• Build long-term partnerships with clients, subcontractors, and your project team.
• Coach and mentor Assistant PMs and Project Engineers.
• Champion safety, quality, and scheduling on every site.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, permits, codes, and insurance requirements.
• Identify and resolve risks early with proactive solutions.
• Maintain thorough documentation in our construction management system (CMiC).

Skills

Scheduling

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

CMiC

Bluebeam

Job description

FCL Builders is seeking a Project Manager to lead industrial and commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and strict budget control. You will guide field and office teams, manage budgets and schedules, and foster strong client and subcontractor relationships to drive project excellence.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with design teams, and uphold a culture of safety, quality, and collaboration across all phases of the