Commercial Drywall Project Manager - Wichita, KS

About Us:

Founded in 1972, Midwest Drywall, an employee-owned company, is a leading contractor of panel engineering, fabrication, installation, EIFS/plaster, metal-studs, drywall, specialty ceilings and finish carpentry. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Midwest Drywall’s 350 employees serve customers in the Midwest region and throughout the United States and has developed a reputation of excellence, providing specialty services to some of the most iconic commercial projects. Midwest Drywall Co., Inc. works hard to provide a culture where people will not only enjoy the stability of long term employment, but also have the opportunity for growth. Compensation and benefits that are consistent with our leadership position in the industry. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) striving to provide long-term employment opportunities for all.

Job Description

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing direction on commercial construction projects focusing on framing and drywall. This role requires a deep understanding of construction processes, material, labor as well as strong analytical and communication skills. The Project Manager serves as the primary contact and monitors construction progress, along with financial activities in collaboration with the Superintendent(s), leading with a safety first mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall direction and leadership for an entire project along with the Project Superintendent
• Build, collaborate, and maintain lasting relationships with clients, general contractors, subcontractors, and field teams
• Lead all aspects of the company’s safety culture and creates awareness through individual actions and mentoring others
• Supports the preconstruction team including quantity takeoff, trade coordination and scope of work development, scope review, bid package development, schedule development, bid list creation and bid advertisement
• Identify and evaluate potential risks and uncertainties associated with projects and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Regularly reviews costs relative to the budget and highlights discrepancies to enable improved financial performance

Requirements, Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-years' experience in construction project management
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of light gauge framing and drywall
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to the overall success of the projects.
• Proficiency in various software such as Procore, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office
• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and oral)

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organizational skills
• Must be self-motivated and proactive carrying out duties
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate project challenges and develop solutions.
• Must be willing to travel between jobsites
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive salary based on experience
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-paid match
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA Accommodation
Midwest Drywall is an equal opportunity employer. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role.

Employee Acknowledgment
I acknowledge that I have received and reviewed this job description. I understand that it may be revised at any time and that I am responsible for performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable.

E-Verify:
Midwest Drywall participates in the E-Verify program to verify employment eligibility of our employees. E-verify compares information provided on the Form I-9 to data from the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm an individual’s eligibility to work in the US.