Project Manager - Construction Lead | Sign-On Bonus

KAI Enterprises; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KAI Enterprises, a proven leader in integrated design and construction, seeks a Project Manager to serve as the primary liaison among owners, contractors, and design teams. You will oversee project objectives, coordinate contract obligations, and manage on-site teams to ensure safety, budget adherence, and timely completion.

Qualified candidates bring a construction management, architectural, or engineering background and 5–10 years of PM or Sr.

Qualifications

• Must have construction management, architectural, or engineering bachelor’s degree.
• Preconstruction/estimating experience is a plus.
• Design/build experience is preferred but not required.
• At least 5-10 years’ experience as a Project Manager or Sr. Project Engineer primarily in $5M+ commercial, institutional, educational, and/or healthcare facilities.

Responsibilities

• Point of contact between owner, contractors, and design team.
• Develop draft schedule and budget.
• Lead the buy-out and project set-up process.
• Prepare subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Experienced in resolving client, internal, and external conflicts related to construction.
• Overall project coordination.
• Create positive team environment.
• Ability to monitor and project all projects costs, billings, and cash flow.
• Responsible for all correspondence and documentation for the construction project.

Skills

Independent Judgment

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering

Job description

KAI Enterprises, a proven leader in integrated design and construction, seeks a Project Manager to serve as the primary liaison among owners, contractors, and design teams. You will oversee project objectives, coordinate contract obligations, and manage on-site teams to ensure safety, budget adherence, and timely completion.

Qualified candidates bring a construction management, architectural, or engineering background and 5–10 years of PM or Sr.