Construction Project Manager - req1301-5838

  • Cerris Builders
  • Lenexa, Kansas
  • Full Time
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**Construction Project Manager**

Work Hard. Have Fun.

At Cerris Builders (formerly MW Builders), we believe in delivering

quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of

construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our

employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From

the moment you start working with us, we\'ve got your growth in mind. We

believe Cerris isn\'t just a great place to start your career - it\'s a

great place to watch it advance for years to come.

Come build the extraordinary with us. Apply today.

**Nature of Work**

Provide overall management for a project or assist senior management on

projects. Manage a field staff, contract documents, subcontractor

performance, vendor compliance, budgets, costs, safety, profitability,

and statutory and legal compliance. Maintain constructive relationships

and communicate with clients, vendors, subcontractors, inspectors,

community officials and company staff. This Project Manager will have a

primary emphasis on projects within our Light Industrial portfolio (i.e.

distribution facilities, tilt-wall buildings, etc.).

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

- Conduct pre-construction reviews including estimate review and

contract documents.

- Develop purchasing strategies, and schedules.

- Ensure subcontractors meet expectations of contract documents.

- Direct and supervise the purchase of major equipment.

- Establish and coordinate overall project schedule.

- Ensure labor, material, subcontractors, and equipment cost control

for all projects.

- Ensure accurate completion and updating of all required project

reports.

- Maintain client relationships and assist in development of new

business.

- Ensure projects are completed per contract documents and schedule.

- Assume responsibility for providing a safe work environment, as well

as complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

- Exercise initiative or, as directed, perform additional duties to

meet the needs of the organization.

**Supervisory Responsibilities**

The position may have supervisory responsibilities.

**Qualifications**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform

each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are

representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Education**

A minimum of a Bachelor\'s degree from a four-year college/university or

equivalent experience.

**Experience**

- Two to five years or more of related work experience required.

- Experience managing Light Industrial projects is preferred, but not

required.

**Physical Demands**

Physical demands for this position are moderate. Typically the employee

may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking,

standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan

documents, papers, books, parts, etc. There may be times of physical

exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven

or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching,

reaching, climbing or similar activities. The work may require specific

but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average

agility and dexterity. Requires a good ability to see, hear, and speak.

**Work Environment**

Standard project site environment that may include machinery, parts and

chemicals. May require protective gear.

**Additional requirements:**

Other skills and traits needed to perform the work include:

- Proficiency with current version of Windows, PC platform required

- Familiarity with cu rent version of Microsoft Office Suite required

- Must type 50 wpm or better

- Good oral and written communication skills in English required

- Good spelling, grammar, and basic math skills required

- Basic accounting skills required

- Must be able to file alpha-numerically

- Experience working within the building trades (design or

construction) preferred; experience working with legal and insurance

construction documentation helpful

- Must present professional appearance and conduct

- Good customer service and interpersonal skills a must

- Dependable person with good attendance and punctuality required

- Must exhibit a positive, helpful attitude

- Must be organized and detail-conscious

- Must demonstrate conscientiousness and a high degree of accuracy in

work product

- Must complete work in a timely manner and prioritize workload

- Must exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality of company

business

Cerris and its subsidiary
Job ID: 482693595
Originally Posted on: 6/25/2025

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