Lead Construction: Special Projects Manager

KDC Construction; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Vacation & Sick Time

Holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Cirks Construction Inc. (CCI), dba KDC Construction is a leader in the construction industry, boasting a strong customer focus and a commitment to safety and excellence.

This role oversees special projects from initial contact to field hand-off, coordinating budgets, permits, and resources to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and client satisfaction. The Project Manager - Special Projects collaborates with the project team, ensures adherence to KPIs, and maintains positive relationships with

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of General Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Kitchen Equipment, and HVAC/Refrigeration.
• Customer-focused mindset with clear communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels.
• Preconstruction experience: site surveys, subcontractor selection, budgets and proposals.
• Scheduling, purchasing, estimating, and managing personnel and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all special projects, repair requests, and customer scope walks.
• Lead projects from client contact through hand-off to field teams and close.
• Adhere to the customer priority matrix and service level requirements.
• Mentor field resources, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Develop budgets and allocate resources; monitor progress.
• Ensure timely completion and updates in client systems.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Preconstruction

Scheduling

Budgeting

Plan reading

Tools

Microsoft Project

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

Job description

Cirks Construction Inc. (CCI), dba KDC Construction is a leader in the construction industry, boasting a strong customer focus and a commitment to safety and excellence.

This role oversees special projects from initial contact to field hand-off, coordinating budgets, permits, and resources to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and client satisfaction. The Project Manager - Special Projects collaborates with the project team, ensures adherence to KPIs, and maintains positive relationships with