Senior Project Manager | Commercial Construction at Michael Kinder & Sons in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Job description

• Challenging Projects. Sound Clients. Proven Processes. Fun Team. Win.
• The Operations Team at Michael Kinder & Sons welcomes a Senior Project Manager who will lead support staff, field supervisors, and personnel through the successful management of assigned projects. Our goal is to provide an unparalleled client experience through the completion of projects with quality, on time, and within budget standards. We always have team safety and well-being in mind. We aim for projects within a 90-mile radius of the central office so our people can go home at the end of the workday.

Responsibilities

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT | CRITICAL INSIGHT | CHANGE AGENT & REPRESENTATIVE
• Client & Internal Teamwork
• Build strong client relationships through clear, honest, and consistent communication.
• Lead internal teams by setting expectations, solving conflicts, and encouraging collaboration.
• Represent the company in key meetings to align project execution with client goals.
• Schedule Management
• Develop and manage overall project schedules to meet client expectations and company goals.
• Identify potential delays early and take action to keep projects on track.
• Help teams build realistic schedules and solve timing conflicts.
• Cost Control
• Manage budgets across multiple projects to meet financial and profitability goals.
• Approve key financial items (ex: change orders / payments). Support teams w/ cost tracking and risk reduction.
• Review labor and material usage during bidding and construction to improve future planning.
• Site Management
• Oversee site operations to ensure they meet company and client standards.
• Resolve major issues like scheduling conflicts and subcontractor performance.
• Mentor project teams to ensure consistent and effective site management.
• Quality Control
• Set and enforce quality standards that meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Review inspection results and make sure issues are fixed quickly.
• Lead efforts to improve quality processes and mentor teams on best practices.
• Contract Management
• Manage major contracts to ensure they support project goals and meet legal standards.
• Resolve complex contract issues and changes by working with clients, legal teams, and subcontractors.
• Advise project teams on contract structure, risks, and compliance to keep projects on track.
• Safety & Compliance
• Promote a strong safety culture that meets OSHA, company, and client standards.
• Review and approve safety plans and reports, ensuring quick resolution of issues.
• Lead safety improvements. Work with leadership to enhance training and accountability.
• The above job description is general in nature and may not identify all the duties/functions required to complete the day-to-day interior design tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum Education | bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related degree preferred.
• Minimum Experience | 10+ years’ experience in commercial-industrial construction and project management.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), technical ability to understand and interpret construction documents (plans, specifications, scope of work) to ensure construction progress and its quality.
• Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory, and planning skills required.
• Proven track record to cultivate working relationships with managers, supervisors, superintendents, fellow workers, and clients to encourage cooperative team environment and professional approach.

Skills

Required

• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Supervisory skills
• Planning skills

Benefits

• MKS is a family. We live our core values to ensure that our entire team feels valued. By taking on this role, you will be expected to be:
• Transformational
• Exceptional
• Accountable
• Meaningful
• Safe
• Medical benefits paying 90% employee premiums, 40% dependents.
• Paid vacation and wellness time
• Traditional and Roth 401k | 100% match up to 4% | Immediately vested.
• Education reimbursement for employees
• Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
• Leadership and Career growth opportunities
• Company and individual performance bonuses