Project Manager II - Federal

Cerris Builders; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerris Builders is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager to oversee complex projects, lead field staff, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with contract documents and schedules.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of supervisory construction experience, with strong skills in reading construction documents, cost control, and coordination with owners and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of related work experience preferred with supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to engage and drive projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Directs project staff to ensure projects are completed per contract documents and schedule.
• Coordinates and communicates with owners, vendors, crews, subcontractors, architects, and suppliers to facilitate timely project completion.
• Manages project management documentation including schedules, cost data, RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes.
• Negotiates procurement and draft of subcontract and purchase orders.
• Manages subcontractor activities with Superintendent to meet contract expectations.
• Prepares and negotiates change orders; oversees project meetings.
• Ensures safety and regulatory compliance; supports growth and client satisfaction.
• Maintains client relationships and aids in development of new business.

Skills

Project leadership

Team collaboration

Construction documents

Accounting basics

MS Office

PM software

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Work hard, have fun! At Cerris Builders, we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we've got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn't just a great place to start your career - it's a great place to watch it advance for years to come. Come build the extraordinary with us.

Nature of Work

Provides overall management for complex project(s) or assists senior management on complex project(s); manages a field staff, contract documents, subcontractor performance, vendor compliance, budgets, costs, safety, profitability, and statutory and legal compliance; maintains constructive relationships and communicate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors, community officials and company staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs project staff to ensure projects are completed per contract documents and schedule.
• Coordinates and communicates with owners, vendors, crews, subcontractors, architects, and suppliers to facilitate timely project completion.
• Has accountability for all project management documentation that may include schedules, material purchases, cost management, progress charts, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, jobsite controls, tracking reports, etc.
• Negotiates procurement of all scopes of work and draft subcontract and purchase order agreements.
• Manages and directs subcontractor activities alongside Superintendent to ensure expectations of contract documents are met.
• Responsible for the establishment and coordination of overall project schedule alongside Superintendent.
• Responsible for managing cost control and forecasting of project labor, material, subcontractors, and equipment.
• Prepares, manages, and negotiates both subcontractor and owner change orders.
• Organizes, participates, and leads various project meetings.
• Assists project team in providing a safe work environment, as well as complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization.

In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Performs detailed financial review and analysis of project budgets and prepares monthly projections as a part of project review and business planning processes.
• Conducts pre-construction reviews including design, estimate review and contract documents.
• Develops purchasing strategies and schedules.
• Visits project sites to monitor progress, maintains relationships, and verifies quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintains client relationships and assists in development of new business.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and drive projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Ability to lead, collaborate with, and function well within a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents.
• Knowledge of general construction practices and principles.
• Knowledge of accounting principles as it relates to construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in project management, accounting, and scheduling software.
• Experience with supervising or managing direct reports is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Ability to prepare and present presentations related to overall construction progress.
• Ability to travel to various jobsites to meet project demands preferred.

Education

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience.

Experience

8 years or more of related work experience preferred. Will have supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Physical demands for this position are moderate. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan documents, papers, books, parts, etc. There may be times of physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing or similar activities. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. Requires a good ability to see, hear, and speak. Standard project site environment may include machinery, parts and chemicals; may require protective gear.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cerris and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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