Project Manager (Civil Construction)

Keeley Construction Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Construction Group seeks a Project Manager for the Civil Energy Team in St. Louis, MO. You will lead project teams, develop plans, manage schedules and budgets, and coordinate with suppliers, inspectors, and owners to ensure safe, on-time project delivery.

The role emphasizes subcontract and vendor coordination, risk management, and team development across complex civil energy projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field with at least five years of experience in project management for construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of substation, transmission/distribution, and deep foundation drilling projects.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, vendors, and clients.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel and Word is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver quality, safety, and productivity targets.
• Develop comprehensive project plans aligning scope, schedule and budget.
• Create and manage project schedules; identify and mitigate impacts.
• Coordinate all roles across the project lifecycle and with owners.
• Coordinate materials with suppliers and field supervision; verify quantities and specs.
• Manage site risk related to safety, contracts, and external specs.
• Support pre-construction meetings with estimators and supervisors.
• Facilitate change orders, closeout documentation, and client communications.
• Coordinate with inspectors, engineering firms, owner reps, and utilities.
• Schedule subcontractors and ensure clear communication to avoid delays.
• Review and interpret subcontracts and vendor agreements per owner requirements.
• Coordinate resources with other project managers and site leaders.
• Mentor and develop team members and promote growth.
• Maintain alignment with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Contract coordination

Vendor management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking to hire a Project Manager for our Civil Energy Team in St. Louis, MO.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage and lead project teams to deliver successful outcomes with a focus on quality, safety, and productivity.
• Develop comprehensive project plans prior to project kickoff to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Build, manage, and strategize project schedules. Recognize, identify, and rectify potential impacts.
• Understand and coordinate all roles within the project lifecycle, from administrative functions to owner responsibilities.
• Work with suppliers and field supervision to coordinate material needs. Ensure that materials meet specifications and that packing slips match the quantity delivered.
• Manage risk in relation to job-site safety, owner contractual terms, city and/or county specifications, and other contractors that could be working on-site.
• Work with estimators to organize a pre-construction meeting with key supervisors in operations to help produce a project.
• Facilitate change orders and closeout documentation with clients.
• Communicate and coordinate with local municipal inspectors, consulting firms, engineering firms, owner representatives, and local utilities.
• Schedule subcontractors when needed and manage effective communication to avoid delays in operations.
• Ability to read and write subcontracts & vendor agreements based on their owners’ contract requirements.
• Coordinate resources with other project managers, general superintendents, project engineers, etc.
• Manage and grow a team by taking responsibility and genuine interest in their team’s development and growth.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to ensure consistent communication and alignment throughout the project.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of five years of experience performing primary responsibilities listed above.
• Background of technical skills and understanding of substation, transmission/distribution, and deep foundation drilling projects.
• Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients.
• Proficient with Outlook, Excel and Word is a plus.

EOE/AA M/F/Disabled/Vet

All Keeley Brands (Keeley Construction Group, Keeley Properties, Keeley Restoration, Keeley Companies) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms, headhunters, or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of a Keeley company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of any Keeley Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.