Project Manager

U.S. Engineering; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 103,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Health, dental, and vision plans

Matching retirement contributions

Matching 529 contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

U.S. Engineering Construction is seeking a Project Manager - Construction to lead high-impact mechanical projects. You will drive profitability, schedules, procurement, and subcontract management from preconstruction through commissioning.

Join a team focused on performance and innovation, with on-site leadership and collaboration across engineering, field, and office staff to deliver on-time, on-budget results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science Management, Architectural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical construction industry.
• Prior experience in project management or field leadership preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical construction industry practices, processes, and standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Basic financial acumen to manage project budget and performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project start-up, including detailed estimate review and procurement.
• Monitor project through on-site superintendent and office personnel to ensure quality on schedule within budget.
• Establish objectives, procedures and performance standards within company policies.
• Responsible for profit management of assigned projects.
• Foster relationships with project team, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Oversee submittals review and processing; manage subcontractor proposals and scope reviews.
• Coordinate safety programs and site safety reviews.
• Host weekly internal coordination meetings.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Financial acumen

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science Management, Architectural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

U.S. Engineering Construction has been an industry leader through constant innovation and a willingness to evolve. The construction industry changes rapidly, and we cultivate a dynamic workplace where even our newest team members can influence change and make an impact. We know that our most valuable asset is our people. Join us!

Do you believe no challenge is too complex to solve? You’ll fit right in at U.S. Engineering Construction. We deliver award-winning mechanical contracting, construction, service, and maintenance solutions with a focus on performance and innovation. Our team of skilled and collaborative professionals drives every project from preconstruction through final testing, always aligned with our clients’ goals.

PROJECT MANAGER

In any given year, our people have a hand in installing, maintaining, or operating hundreds of large mechanical systems – or supporting those that do. With each of those, there’s a story that is affecting people’s lives. That’s a responsibility we take very seriously, and it’s why we are driving innovation and disrupting the way people think about construction and facility service.

The Project Manager - Construction is a vital part of the U.S. Engineering team and holds responsibility for overseeing the profitability and success of the project. The Project Manager gets engaged from the preparation and review of estimates, through the construction phase, and takes charge of all activities from the start to on-time and on-budget completion.

Principal Duties And Accountabilities

• Responsible for project start-up, including detailed estimate review, and facilitation of purchasing, procurement, subcontracts and submittals, and project schedules.
• Monitors control and construction of project through administrative direction of on-site superintendent and other field and office personnel associated with the project, to ensure quality project is built on schedule within budget.
• Establishes project objectives, procedures and performance standards within scope of company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for profit management of assigned projects.
• Fosters effective relationships with project team, as well as clients, vendors, subcontractors, etc.
• Oversees the review and processing of submittals.
• Manages subcontractor proposal requests, scope reviews and the issuing of subcontracts
• Responsible for establishing and monitoring schedule of field and subcontractor progress.
• Issues large purchase orders.
• Reviews, edits, and approves owner and general contractor contracts.
• Assists in the coordination of safety programs and oversees job site safety reviews.
• Coordinates all job correspondence.
• Identifies opportunities for future projects and networks internally and externally to pursue such opportunities.
• Responsible for project closeouts.
• Manages the professional development and mentoring of the project engineers assigned to the project.
• Gathers, organizes, and documents project historical data and “lessons learned” to aid in the company’s productivity and project quality monitoring.
• Responsible for reinforcing the company’s core values in how the project work is performed.
• WBS and work pack management (Facilitate VC/MX)
• Build, maintain and track project Schedule (CPM Schedules)
• Host weekly internal coordination meetings.
• Responsible for creating and tracking closeout process including all equipment startups QA/QC, Commissioning, and warranty

Job Scope:

The Project Manager should possess the ability to manage at least $10 million revenues of work annually.

Management Responsibility

• Acts as a project manager – management of a project team, on which the individuals comprising the team may vary by project.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science Management, Architectural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred. Equivalent combination of mechanical field and leadership experience will be considered.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical construction industry.
• Equivalent combination of mechanical field and leadership experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical construction industry.
• Prior experience in role assisting with project management or field leadership preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of mechanical construction industry practices, processes, and standards.
• Ability to maximize performance of project team through innovative and effective management techniques.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, such as diplomacy, persuasion, etc. are essential to develop and foster effective professional relationships.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Basic level of financial acumen necessary to manage project budget / performance.
• Knowledge of the following computer programs: MS Word, Excel. Experience with project management software a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-management skills.
• Ability to successfully drive project through completion.

Benefits and Compensation:

• The range for this position has been established at $103,430.00 - $146,095.00 per year and is US Engineering Construction’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
• Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.

This position will be posted until August 15, 2026

U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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