Construction Manager

CESO, Inc. • Overland Park, KS

5d • $85,697 - $167,023 • Hybrid

About The Position

At CESO, the Construction Manager oversees multiple construction projects for multiple clients and acts as an extension of the owner’s design and construction staff. The role oversees general contractors, engineers, internal client departments, and third-party vendors to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

The Construction Manager reviews construction documents and vendor proposals, leads project start-up and construction-phase meetings, monitors progress and contract compliance, and manages reporting, pay applications, punch lists, and close-out documentation. The role also communicates project issues and cost or schedule impacts to internal leadership and client contacts, and establishes project safety expectations. Travel to project sites, inspections, or meetings is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, with a minimum of 4 years of experience directly managing projects in a design and construction-related field; or 10 years of related experience and/or training.
• Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, Deltek, Newforma, and SmartSheet.
• Travel up to 50% to project sites, inspections, or meetings is required.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field with at least 4 years of directly managing projects in a design and construction-related field is listed as preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documentation, including drawings, schedules, scopes, and reports, to support achievement of project objectives.
• Conduct detailed reviews of vendor proposals and awards in coordination with the client following completion of negotiations.
• Follow established standards and procedures for project reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Assume overall responsibility for project start-up activities.
• Perform on-site reviews of construction progress to monitor compliance with the approved project schedule.
• Schedule, lead, and document weekly project meetings throughout the construction phase.
• Inspect work in progress at regular intervals to ensure contract terms and specifications are met.
• Independently conduct punch-list inspections and required site visits.
• Review monthly pay applications to ensure billings are accurate, complete, and processed in a timely manner.
• Proactively communicate project-related issues, including cost and schedule impacts, to internal leadership and client contacts.
• Ensure close-out documentation and punch-list items are completed and resolved before authorizing final release of retainage.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, building codes, and company policies related to construction.
• Establish and communicate project safety requirements and expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid work schedule
• Paid time off credited 100% upfront
• 401(k) with a company match
• Rewards and recognition program
• Training and development to foster professional growth
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Welcome box
• Casual dress code
• Reimbursement for professional licenses
• Paid time off for community team service events
• Voluntary or supplemental short-term and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Company-paid bonding and recovery
• Employee events such as lunches and outings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level