Construction Manager 2 (Kansas City)

  • HDR, Inc.
  • Kansas City, Missouri
  • Full Time
Construction Manager 2 (Kansas City)

HDR, Inc.

United States, Missouri, Kansas City

Jun 06, 2025

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Construction Manager II, we'll count on you to:

Prepare the Project Management Plan of Construction Management Plan

Assist the Project Manager, Other Construction Managers, Resident Project Representative, and/or Construction Engineers with all facets of project execution such as, develop procedures for executing construction contract administration such activities including document, change, time, cost, quality and safety management, and implement procedures in coordination with the project team

Perform additional construction management activities, including development procurement - construction schedules, construction subcontract scopes, review of subcontract terms and conditions, performance of constructability and value engineering reviews, construction estimating and schedule reviews, and project construction performance presentations

Administer and manage construction activities

Monitor progress of the overall design as related to construction requirements

Perform value engineering and constructability reviews

Coordinate local bidding efforts for quotes obtained in the field

Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages

Coordinate document management

Review or coordinate, expedite and reviewing construction submittals including shop drawings and pay applications

Prepare, issue and negotiate Change Orders

Review and analyze baseline and updated construction schedules

Control the project budget and schedule

Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services

Verify subcontractor compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections

Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, and daily, weekly, and monthly progress, budget, and schedule management reports

Coordinate local bidding efforts

Take responsibility for project setup and temporary facilities

Plan, Schedule, and coordinate construction procurements, and supervise field construction activities involving projects related to Buidling Engineering Services, Hospitals, Data Centers, Civil Infrastructure, and water/wastewater facilities

Perform routine assignments requiring application of spreadsheets, databases and scheduling software

Work independently on small projects, or support more-senior staff on larger, more complex projects

Maintain accurate daily record of construction site activity and produce required reports on progress, safety, quality, schedule, and budget status

Coordinate with other project team groups such as design, procurement and accounting

Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents

Work may require 50% to 100% travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections outside of the Kansas City Area

Possibility for Long term project assignments

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

This position requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing

Licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law.

Professional Engineer (PE)

Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Experience with estimating software, scheduling software, project management software, Google work space and web-based collaboration software for the exchange of documents

Eager to Learn and Ask Questions and Perform new duties as needed under supervison

Exhibit professionalism with clients

Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience.

A minimum of 10 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to construction contracts; document, time, cost, and quality management; change management; and site safety. estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc.

Experience with Microsoft Office

Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.

Must have strong people skills and the ability to interact with the Owner, Engineer, Contractor and other project stakeholders

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location : United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Industry : Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass : Construction Services (HDRE)

Job Posting : Apr 16, 2025
Job ID: 480752215
Originally Posted on: 6/11/2025

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