Construction Project Manager at Orion Placement in Leawood, Kansas, United States

Job description

• Pay: $85,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
• Join a nationally ranked commercial construction firm with 40+ years of history and $7B+ in delivered projects across 34 states — the kind of company that builds careers alongside projects
• Take full ownership of your projects from preconstruction through closeout — estimating, scheduling, subcontractor management, client relationships, and profitability are all yours to drive
• Work in a culture consistently described by employees as more flexible and supportive than anywhere they've worked before — empowered to get the job done your way
• Be part of a company that invests in your long-term growth with real development tools and advancement opportunities built into the fabric of the organization
• Collaborate with experienced field and office teams who back each other up and take pride in delivering excellent work
• Competitive compensation package with strong earning potential commensurate with experience
• Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate
• Location: On-site in Leawood, Kansas. You'll be embedded with the project team and close to the work — the way great project management gets done.
• Note: Candidates must have 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience. Candidates without direct field-side construction PM experience will not be considered.
• This is a company where project managers are trusted to run their projects — and supported to do it well. You'll work alongside experienced field and office teams who collaborate rather than compete, in a culture built on flexibility, accountability, and genuine investment in people's careers. If you're a construction PM who wants ownership, growth, and a company worth sticking with, this is the opportunity.
• JPC-1256

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact from project kickoff through closeout — assess scope, align expectations, and keep relationships strong throughout the life of the project
• Prepare complete, accurate estimates through detailed review of proposal specs, drawings, takeoff information, and contract documents
• Provide overall direction of the total construction effort — budget, schedule, quality, and safety — coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site functions including scheduling, material control, engineering, and day-to-day site administration
• Supervise superintendents and subcontractors; provide technical guidance on construction methods, equipment selection, and drawing interpretation
• Initiate, track, and manage change orders and extra work estimating with precision and timeliness
• Prepare monthly project status reports and cost-to-complete forecasts; own the financial performance of your projects
• Issue owner and subcontract agreements, manage RFIs and shop drawings, and maintain organized, audit-ready project files
• Lead preconstruction teams when assigned, providing direction and mentorship to junior team members
• Coordinate closely with site superintendents to align field activities with the overall project plan

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive commercial construction project management experience
• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and hands-on experience
• Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, methods, estimating, scheduling, and safety
• Experience with subcontractor management, change order administration, RFIs, and contract compliance
• Strong command of project financials — cost tracking, forecasting, and profitability management
• Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills
• Valid driver's license in good standing required

Skills

Required

• Valid driver's license in good standing

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance