Project Manager

Project Manager 

Office Location: St. Louis, MO  

Level: 5-10 Years’ Experience 

Department: Build  

Reports to: President 

Company Profile 

At KAI, our company mission is “Transforming Communities” through integrated design and construction excellence. We are driven by our five core values; we are Faithful Stewards, we Listen to Understand, Give Back, Love One Another, and we Hustle! Our mission and our values drive our culture and spirit.  

For more than 45 years we have provided delivery-oriented building solutions with a diverse portfolio of experience, in-house multi-discipline professionals and expertise in both design and construction. KAI has played a significant role in dozens of award-winning projects providing Architecture, Interiors, MEP/FP engineering and construction services throughout the United States. KAI projects have been instrumental in improving the quality of life and environment in communities across the country.  

Our primary operations hubs are centered in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth and St. Louis. KAI is proud to be an MBE-Certified AEC firm built upon a foundation of teamwork and collaboration.  

To learn more about KAI, visit kai-db.com. 

Position Summary 

The Project Manager is the primary point of contact and liaison between contractors, sub-contractors, and the client and design team. This person is responsible for internal and external success of project (i.e. construction, schedule, and budgets). They develop project objectives and coordinate execution of contractual obligations while also exercising independent judgement in achieving project objectives and managing team members to meet client needs. The Project Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating assigned personnel (i.e. site superintendents and contractors) to complete project safely and within the budget and schedule.  

Essential Functions 

• Point of contact between owner, contractors, and design team. 
• Develop draft schedule and budget.
• Lead the buy-out and project set-up process. 
• Prepare subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Experienced in resolving client, internal, and external conflicts related to construction.
• Overall project coordination.
• Create positive team environment.
• Ability to monitor and project all projects costs, billings, and cash flow. 
• Responsible for all correspondence and documentation for the construction project.
• Work strategically with the site superintendent.
• Ability to review and follow specifications, drawings, and construction cost budget.
• Ability to identify any constructability issues as well as site logistics. 
• Coordinates with site superintendent on construction activities.
• Ensure proper quality control measures take place prior to all critical installations. 
• Project forecasting- cash flows, estimated cost at completion, project margins. 
• Follow up after completion of the project, maintain contact with the owner during the guarantee period.  

Qualifications 

Required Experience 

• Must have construction management, architectural, or engineering bachelor’s degree. 
• Preconstruction/estimating experience is a plus.
• Design/build experience is preferred but not required.
• At least 5-10 years’ experience as a Project Manager or Sr. Project Engineer primarily in $5M commercial, institutional, educational, and/or healthcare facilities.  

Required Skills 

• Exercises independent judgement in achieving project objectives.
• Manage team members to meet client’s needs.  

This summary reflects the core responsibilities of the Project Manager and may evolve based on the candidate’s skillset and interests. 

KAI provides equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetics, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.