Senior Construction Project Leader

Russell Construction; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Construction seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead scope, schedule, and budget for complex Midwest projects. You will guide client interactions and coordinate with site teams to ensure quality and profitability.

Requires a four-year engineering degree and at least five years of project management experience in construction, plus strong communication and leadership. Valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of training/experience.
• Five years of increasing responsibility in project management.
• Thorough knowledge of construction aspects, contracts, scheduling, safety.
• Excellent communication, organization and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial client contact to assess scope and resources.
• Prepare complete estimates with drawings, takeoff, and contracting notes.
• Supervise construction to ensure design, budget, and schedule compliance.
• Coordinate onsite functions: scheduling, engineering, material control, accounting staff.
• Supervise crafts and/or other contractors as required by contract.
• Provide technical guidance, interpret drawings, and initiate change orders.
• Ensure productivity, material/equipment efficiency, and contract performance.
• Prepare monthly status reports and forecast costs.
• Lead pre-construction team as needed and maintain project files.
• Manage owner/subcontract agreements, scheduling, RFI's and day-to-day correspondence.
• Ensure overall profitability of the project and closeout documentation.
• Coordinate site superintendent activities and other trades.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Estimating

Education

Four-year engineering degree

Job description

Russell Construction seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead scope, schedule, and budget for complex Midwest projects. You will guide client interactions and coordinate with site teams to ensure quality and profitability.

Requires a four-year engineering degree and at least five years of project management experience in construction, plus strong communication and leadership. Valid driver's license is required.