Project Manager

NextPlay Jobs; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NextPlay Jobs in Wichita, KS, seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead industrial construction projects from planning through completion. You will ensure safety, on-time delivery, adherence to budgets and scope, and serve as the main client contact.

You will drive project planning, scheduling, and coordination with engineering, procurement, and operations teams, while controlling costs and reporting progress to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Approximately 10+ years of directly related project management experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of project management experience.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contract administration, and bid preparation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings, and construction documents.
• Valid driver's license.
• U.S. citizenship required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial construction projects from kickoff through project closeout.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and forecasts.
• Interpret project specifications, engineering documents, and customer requirements.
• Prepare scopes of work, estimates, project schedules, drawings, and customer deliverables.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure project success.
• Partner with Supply Chain to procure equipment, materials, and services.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, and resources, making adjustments as needed to maintain project objectives.
• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle, managing expectations and negotiating scope changes when necessary.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports, including labor reporting and progress updates.
• Identify project risks early and communicate issues to leadership while driving timely resolutions.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, contract management, accounting, procurement, and operations teams.
• Manage contract administration, invoicing, change orders, fee payments, and expense verification.
• Support warranty evaluations by determining issue scope and applicable coverage.
• Ensure all work complies with contract requirements, quality standards, and safety expectations.
• Travel to customer sites for project kickoff, key milestones, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Vendor coordination

MS Project

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/CS/ENG

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking experienced Project Managers to lead industrial construction projects from planning through completion. This role is responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and according to scope while serving as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization with a collaborative culture, challenging projects, and a clear path into senior project management leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial construction projects from kickoff through project closeout.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and forecasts.
• Interpret project specifications, engineering documents, and customer requirements.
• Prepare scopes of work, estimates, project schedules, drawings, and customer deliverables.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure project success.
• Partner with Supply Chain to procure equipment, materials, and services.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, and resources, making adjustments as needed to maintain project objectives.
• Serve as the primary customer contact throughout the project lifecycle, managing expectations and negotiating scope changes when necessary.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports, including labor reporting and progress updates.
• Identify project risks early and communicate issues to leadership while driving timely resolutions.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, contract management, accounting, procurement, and operations teams.
• Manage contract administration, invoicing, change orders, fee payments, and expense verification.
• Support warranty evaluations by determining issue scope and applicable coverage.
• Ensure all work complies with contract requirements, quality standards, and safety expectations.
• Travel to customer sites for project kickoff, key milestones, and project closeout activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Candidates without a bachelor's degree may be considered with approximately 10+ years of directly related project management experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of project management experience.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contract administration, and bid preparation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, engineering drawings, and construction documents.
• Valid driver's license.
• U.S. citizenship required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Preferred

• Industrial construction experience (strongly preferred).
• Commercial construction experience, particularly healthcare or higher education facilities.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Experience supporting biofuels, advanced energy, manufacturing, or other industrial process facilities.

Not a Fit

Applicants whose experience is primarily in the following areas are unlikely to be considered:

• Residential construction
• Roofing
• Field-only leadership roles such as Superintendent or Site Supervisor without formal project management responsibilities
• Base salary generally ranges from $105,000-$135,000, depending on experience.
• Exceptional candidates with additional experience may also be considered.
• Annual profit-sharing program.
• Paid company holiday between Christmas and New Years.
• Full-time, onsite in Wichita, Kansas.
• Business casual office environment.
• Approximately 20-25% travel.
• Projects are primarily located throughout the central United States.
• Position requires extended computer use, occasional site visits, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis.
• Must be comfortable working in industrial environments that may include varying weather conditions, elevated work areas, loud noise, dust, fumes, and other construction-related conditions.
• Clear advancement path from Project Manager I to Project Manager II and Senior Project Manager.
• Opportunity to lead increasingly complex industrial construction projects.
• Exposure to high-impact projects supporting biofuels, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing initiatives.

Company Culture

You'll join a values-driven organization that believes great projects are built by great people. The culture emphasizes:

• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Ownership and accountability.
• Innovation and continuous improvement.
• Humility and stewardship.
• A family-oriented environment where employees are encouraged to grow professionally while maintaining work-life balance.
• Active involvement in giving back to local communities.