Project Manager (Civil Construction)

Keeley Construction•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Keeley Construction is hiring a Project Manager for its Civil Energy Team in St. Louis, Missouri. The role leads civil construction projects and project teams, with an emphasis on quality, safety, productivity, and alignment with project scope, schedule, and budget. The Project Manager coordinates project lifecycle activities and resources, manages schedules and risks, works with suppliers and field supervision on material needs, and communicates with clients, subcontractors, utilities, inspectors, and other project stakeholders. The role also includes developing and supporting team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
At least five years of experience performing the listed primary responsibilities.
Technical skills and understanding of substation, transmission/distribution, and deep foundation drilling projects.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, vendors, and clients.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Responsibilities

Lead project teams to deliver successful outcomes focused on quality, safety, and productivity.
Develop comprehensive project plans before kickoff, aligning scope, schedule, and budget.
Build, manage, and strategize project schedules; identify and address potential impacts.
Understand and coordinate roles across the project lifecycle, from administrative functions to owner responsibilities.
Coordinate material needs with suppliers and field supervision; verify materials meet specifications and packing slips match delivered quantities.
Manage risks related to job-site safety, owner contract terms, municipal specifications, and other contractors working on-site.
Work with estimators to organize pre-construction meetings with key operations supervisors.
Facilitate change orders and closeout documentation with clients.
Communicate and coordinate with municipal inspectors, consulting and engineering firms, owner representatives, and local utilities.
Schedule subcontractors as needed and maintain effective communication to avoid operational delays.
Read and write subcontracts and vendor agreements based on owners’ contract requirements.
Coordinate resources with other project managers, general superintendents, project engineers, and others.
Manage and develop a team, supporting team members’ growth.
Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to maintain communication and alignment throughout projects.