Summary
The project manager focuses on maximizing profits in each scope of work by managing, directing, coordinating, and budgeting in coordination with and at the direction of the division manager. This position also focuses on all project start-ups, organization, scheduling, and execution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks necessary to ensure a smooth and appropriate job start-up, including submittals, insurance paperwork, AIA documentation, start-up sheets, material ordering, and scheduling.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of company policy and contract specifications.
• Bid work with production, materials, and complete scope of work to ensure profitability.
• Coordinate and communicate with the superintendent and foreman to ensure project alignment and mobilization prep.
• Monitor project progress, conduct regular status meetings, and report on key metrics.
• Interpret and explain plans to the stakeholders and the project team.
• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining tasks, resource requirements, and timelines.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and report each job’s financial status to the division manager.
• Represent the company at preconstruction and progress meetings.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with general contractors and other contacts to facilitate project activities.
• Maintain positive customer relationships.
• Schedule job subcontractors, ensure quality, and coordinate all party's work activities to ensure mutual success.
• Monitor and report the daily productivity and material costs.
• Ensure any changes in scope are communicated with the project team.
• Manage inventory by verifying it is properly accounted for daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Ensure invoicing is accurate and completed within the month work was performed.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering or 5 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity.
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices is required.
• Experience building relationships and working with subcontractors and vendors.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred education and experience

• Practical leadership abilities, like motivation, goal setting, and conflict management
• Organizational skills, including time management, delegation, prioritization, and multitasking.
• Creative and results-oriented, with a keen sense of urgency and self-motivation.

Benefits
Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities

Perks associated with this role.
Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined; rather, it builds on the teammate’s strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies.

Work Environment/Physical Demand
This position works in an office environment; occasionally travels to the field to supervise projects as required. This position requires long periods of sitting.

Position type, travel, and expected hours of work
This is a full-time office position. Travel to the different job sites in and around the Dallas area and to regional meetings is required. Typical hours will range from 45-50 hours per week and are subject to change. This role requires working nontypical days and irregular hours based on construction schedules. Due to the critical nature of the role, accepting phone calls even during nontypical workdays and hours is also necessary.

Office Location
830 East Valley Ridge Blvd. Lewisville, TX 75057

About Kent Companies
Kent Companies is a full-service concrete contractor with expertise in commercial and industrial concrete construction, mixed-use construction, multi-family housing, and a full range of concrete-related specialties. Every Kent Companies project is marked by our four distinctive Hallmarks of Service: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. We believe in providing challenging work, opportunities for professional development, and industry-leading compensation packages. And it’s all wrapped in a culture built on values and integrity. We deliver on our promises.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

EEO Statement
At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.

The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company’s commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan.

Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.