Construction Project Manager

Milhaus•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

Milhaus is a national multifamily developer, owner, and operator specializing in Class A residential assets. The Project Manager is responsible for budgeting, planning, scheduling, and buy-out for construction projects, coordinating with owners and internal and external project partners. Working closely with the Construction, Development, and Property Management teams, this role helps deliver projects on time, within budget, and in accordance with Milhaus standards. The Project Manager works closely with the Project Superintendent to lead construction jobs and drive project schedules and budgets. The position also supports pre-construction, subcontractor procurement, cost control, design coordination, safety compliance, and team development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field.
Five to ten years of proven experience in multifamily and/or commercial construction operations, including project management, scheduling, and estimating or budgeting.
Experience building and developing subcontractor relationships.
Experience with multiple delivery methods.
Field management experience and/or understanding of constructability.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience implementing pre-construction or estimating for complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of construction jobs in close coordination with the Project Superintendent.
Develop and drive project schedules and budgets.
Bid projects and assist with subcontractor contracting and material purchasing.
Prepare cost estimates for proposals and bids with the pre-construction team; solicit bids and estimates from subcontractors and suppliers.
Prepare work scopes, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
Monitor OSHA construction safety standards, including reporting.
Prepare or assist with outline specifications and proposals for pre-construction projects.
Evaluate costs and review plans for pre-construction proposals and projects.
Monitor and update project documentation, including change orders, RFIs, submittal logs, monthly project reports, and dashboards.
Ensure project specifications and design requirements are met.
Review project costs using Accounting Department information and forecast costs using project reports.
Review actual costs for completed projects and project monthly cost-tracking forecasts.
Manage design teams and work closely with Developers throughout the process.
Create pre-qualification standards and processes for vendors in various markets.
Lead value engineering that balances cost, lifecycle costs, schedule, maintenance, and initial development requirements.
Review documents at each phase, identify scope gaps, and provide trackable, collaborative feedback to support document quality.
Mentor the project’s Assistant Project Manager and/or Project Engineer.
Perform other duties as assigned.