Senior Project Manager-Site Construction

Kimmel & Associates•St. Louis, MO

6d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager will manage 2–4 concurrent design-build projects in St. Louis, Missouri, typically ranging from $500,000 to $5 million. The role has direct responsibility for project budget, schedule, quality, safety, client satisfaction, and P&L performance, and serves as the primary contact for owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field leadership. The project lifecycle runs from preconstruction through construction, closeout, and warranty. Approximately two days per week will be spent at active regional project sites, with the remainder based in the office. The contractor specializes in complex design-build projects across commercial, institutional, and site development markets, combining project management, field operations, estimating, engineering, surveying, and safety.

Requirements

5–10 years of progressive construction project management experience.
Proven experience managing the budget, schedule, and client relationship for multi-million-dollar projects.
Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and architectural drawings.
Strong understanding of site construction and constructability.
Proficiency with Heavy Job, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms; strong Excel skills.
Strong communication, organizational, and client relationship skills.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel approximately two days per week to regional project sites.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Nice To Haves

Strong design-build experience preferred.
Site work or self-perform experience with asphalt, concrete, or earthwork highly valued.
HCSS and ECMS experience is a plus.
OSHA 30 certification preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days.
Public-sector, prevailing wage, union, or cooperative procurement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage projects from estimating handoff through construction, closeout, and warranty.
Develop project schedules, budgets, billing schedules, and buyout strategies.
Own project P&L and monitor job costs, margins, and budget variances.
Manage subcontractor contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and project documentation.
Review plans and specifications for constructability, risks, and cost-saving opportunities.
Coordinate with Superintendents on field execution, manpower, equipment, sequencing, and subcontractor performance.
Serve as the primary client and stakeholder contact and lead project/OAC meetings.
Coordinate inspections, punch lists, closeout, final payment, and warranty requirements.
Collaborate with estimating, engineering, surveying, safety, accounting, and operations.
Promote safety, quality, and OSHA compliance throughout project execution.