Construction Project Manager

Project Manager

KPS Commercial Construction is celebrating our 10- year anniversary and we continue to grow at an exponential rate. We are searching for committed and dedicated employees to provide our clients with world-class experience when building their construction project(s) and ensuring we meet their exact specifications with the highest quality. Our motto of “Building on a Foundation of Trust” exemplifies how each one of our employees works towards achieving excellence with each other and every one of our clients. For more information, please review our website at KPS - Commercial Construction - KPS - Commercial Construction (kpsconstruction.com)

Position Description

We are looking for a Construction Project Manager in the mid-south region to manage all aspects of projects including pre-construction, construction, and close-out activities. This position is responsible for:

· Coordinating and frequently communicating with the owner/client, subcontractors, material vendors, government agencies, KPS superintendents and other internal KPS partners to ensure all aspects of the project are progressing as planned, within the stated scope and all deadlines are met.

· Reviewing and understanding construction blueprints. Proactively anticipating potential challenges and viable solutions of the project. Creating and sending Requests for Information (RFI’s) using Procore when needed.

· Reviewing, qualifying, selecting, and coordinating the best subcontractors and suppliers once the owner/client has signed the building contract. Negotiate with subcontractors on pricing and timelines when needed.

· Creating the construction budget in Procore and coordinating the preparation and delivery of contracts and purchase orders to each subcontractor.

· Develop the schedule/timeline of the project using Microsoft Project.

· Establish utility accounts and services, as well as scheduling rental equipment.

· Estimate, order, and schedule the required materials for subcontractors, if needed or ensure the subcontractors have ordered the material if included in their bid.

· Monitoring the progress of the project to ensure all aspects will be completed with the highest quality; communicating daily with the on-site superintendent; preparing and delivering the weekly progress report to the owners in written form and in some cases conference calls; ensuring the monthly subcontractor invoicing is accurate and reflects the completion of work, as well as, creating and distributing the “over/under budgets” monthly.

· Processing “change orders” and ensuring the additional services, costs and scheduling impacts are forecasted and accounted for appropriately. If necessary, obtain, deliver, and discuss shop drawings and submittals with the owner/client.

· Conduct site visits to ensure the project scope and requirements are being met and troubleshooting any issues.

· Work with the assigned Project Accountant and Finance department for “close-out” documents and the distribution of retainages. Process permits for the completion card if warranted.

· Review and approve weekly timesheets for Supervisors and Project Accounts to ensure these costs are charged to the appropriate project.

· Flexibility to assist in estimating or field supervision if needed.

Position Requirements

· An associate or bachelor’s degree in construction and/or project management with 5 years in a commercial construction project manager role or a HS/GED with 6 – 10 years of experience in commercial construction project management, supervision or estimating.

· Superintendent and estimating experience preferred.

· Ability to understand blueprints, drawings, building codes and the sequencing of building construction events.

· Experience in Procore, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office programs (Excel, WORD, and Teams) is highly preferred.

· Must have an energetic, enthusiastic, collaborative, and “can do” attitude.

· Must convey a professional, positive, courteous, and friendly brand image when interacting with owners/clients, subcontractors, vendors and KPS staff.

· Must be a team player and flexible as needs change quickly in a growing business.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the use of proper English and grammar.

· Ability to develop long-lasting relationships with clients/owners, subcontractors, and vendors. Explore and follow-up with additional business opportunities with current and future owners/clients.

· Initiative-taker, inquisitive, willing to learn quickly and be creative.

· This position does not have a work-from-home (WFH) option and the employee must work on-site in the Gautier, MS office. Depending on where your projects are located, overnight travel may be required to visit the job sites.

Company Benefits

KPS is an equal opportunity employer and provides a safe and drug-free workplace. As part of the hiring process, we require a drug and background screening. We pride ourselves on our guiding principles of honesty, trustworthiness, fairness and providing an inclusive culture. We focus on developing and growing our employees within the organization and providing them with challenging career opportunities.

We also provide the following benefits:

· Salary is dependent on experience. (Position is full-time.)

· Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance (after 2 full months of employment).

· Paid time off (sick and vacation) after 90 days of employment.

· 401(k) and 401(k) match after 1 year of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $75,000