Playground Construction Project Lead – 60–80% Travel

Kompan; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision plans

Dental plans

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

KOMPAN US is seeking a Project Manager to lead technical aspects of playground installations in the St. Louis area, coordinating with clients and subcontractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. The role requires 3+ years of project management in construction and strong leadership.

Travel is substantial (60-80%), with responsibilities across planning, scheduling, costing, and post-installation support. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities to impact multiple sites.

Qualifications

• PM experience in construction projects (small and large)
• Strong understanding of construction industry and processes
• Excellent communication and leadership in high-stress environments
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, and risk across multiple sites

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage all technical aspects of a playground installation
• Hold prestart, progress, and handover meetings with customers and sub-contractors including changes to scope of work
• Review designs, proposals, and contracts for compliance with engineering principles and company standards
• Establish start/completion times and staffing requirements for each project phase
• Prepare and approve job forecasts including contractor compliance
• Foster relationships with project owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Ensure best pricing in collaboration with accounting and monitor budgets and cash flow
• Communicate with internal teams and customers to provide regular updates
• Deliver world-class end-products and manage aftercare including defect resolution and handover packs

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Education

College degree in related field

8+ years experience in lieu of education

Job description

KOMPAN US is seeking a Project Manager to lead technical aspects of playground installations in the St. Louis area, coordinating with clients and subcontractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. The role requires 3+ years of project management in construction and strong leadership.

Travel is substantial (60-80%), with responsibilities across planning, scheduling, costing, and post-installation support. This is a full-time, on-site position with opportunities to impact multiple sites.