Project Manager, General Contractor

SUMMARY & PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, control, and execution of projects from conception through completion. This role ensures projects are delivered profitably, on schedule, and within budget, while maintaining the highest level of client satisfaction.

• Five or more years of experience as a Project Manager or applicable experience in construction with field or office management of design / build projects is required.
• Completion of healthcare/design build projects over $10 million as a Project Manager preferred.

This position is not remote or hybrid and requires regular, in-person work at the Kansas City office. This position requires periodic travel to project jobsite locations, which are often situated on U.S. government military installations. Access to these jobsites requires base access via government authorization. As part of this process, employees must successfully pass a background screening and possess a valid, current driver's license; candidates for this position must be able to meet all base access requirements.

The Project Manager reports directly to the Senior Project Manager and / or Project Executive.

RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:

• Write, negotiate, distribute and update subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Create and maintain project schedules with scheduling software.
• Manage design process and control scope development for Design Build projects.
• Write and oversee project proposals; review design submittals and narratives; hold meetings to review subcontractor scopes of work for proposals; create the preliminary project schedule; ensure the proposal is of quality and meets the RFP requirements.
• Accurately project / forecast costs and manage project budgets.
• Effectively manage project submittal process utilizing project management software.
• Be prepared and knowledgeable of the project specifics. Have a complete understanding of the project RFP, the proposal and overall scope of work. Conduct progress / Project Delivery Team meetings and hold the project team accountable for their deliverables.
• Manage Owner / Subvendor schedule of values and pay applications. Submit Owner and Subcontractor pay applications on-time.
• Work with the Estimating Department during the buyout process. Determine the buyout schedule, ensure all scopes of work are covered in bids, monitor the buy-out process, make the final decision of project Subcontractors and execute the Subcontractor contracts.
• Interpret and document scope changes.
• Engage in daily interaction with the Owner and manage project team and Owner relationships.
• Effectively and efficiently mentor the Project Engineer/Project Coordinator assigned to each project. Delegate work and oversee their progress.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in construction or related field, such as Engineering is preferred but not mandatory.
• Five or more years of experience as a Project Manager or applicable experience in construction with field or office management of design / build projects.
• Completion of healthcare/design build projects over $10 million as a Project Manager preferred.
• Superior proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications. Highly proficient with scheduling software (Primavera P6) exposure. Adhere to the project schedule and deliver projects on time according to schedules. Superior use of construction management software.
• Create and maintain project financial budgets.
• Familiarity with LEED and other sustainable building requirements as well as hospital codes and criteria.
• Excellent problem-solving skills that demonstrate sound judgment when encountering complex problems.
• Demonstrate a high level of commercial construction industry knowledge while performing job duties.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and a professional attitude towards colleagues and clients.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attentive to details.
• Highly proficient in time management, organization, planning and prioritization.
• Proven initiative, positive attitude, and team oriented, self-motivated and highly enthusiastic.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, meet deadlines and adapt to a changing business environment.
• Willing to travel as needed, about 10-20% of the time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to travel for extended hours and periods at a time. Travel is required 10-20% of the job. While on job sites, will be subject to indoor and outdoor environments and could be exposed to hazardous materials and loud noises associated with construction.
• Ability to navigate through a construction site.
• Ability to operate a computer and respond to emails, create reports and other documents while working remotely.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone and electronically.

"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, marital status or protected veteran status".

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

NOTE: This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position, and in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.