Project Manager - KAI Design

Project Manager

Office Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Level: 5-10 Year of Experience

Department: Build

Reports to: Vice-President

Primary Point of Contact and liaison between contractors, sub-contractors, Client and Design Team. Responsible for internal and external success of project (i.e. Construction, Schedule and Budgets). Develops project objectives and coordinates execution of contractual obligations. Exercises independent judgment in achieving project objectives, managing team members in order to meet client's needs. Responsible for directing and coordinating assigned personnel (i.e. Site Superintendents and contractors) to complete project safely and within budget and schedule.

1. Essential Functions
   1. Point of contact between owner, contractors and design team.
   2. Develop draft schedule and budget.
   3. Lead the buy-out and project set-up process.
   4. Prepare subcontracts and purchase orders.
   5. Experienced in resolving client, internal and external conflicts related to construction.
   6. Overall project coordination.
   7. Create positive team environment.
   8. Ability to monitor and project all project costs, billings, and cash flow.
   9. Responsible for all correspondence and documentation for the construction project.
   10. Work strategically with the site superintendent.
   11. Ability to review and follow specifications, drawings, and construction cost budget.
   12. Ability to identify any constructability issues as well as site logistics.
   13. Coordinates with site superintendent on construction activities.
   14. Ensure proper quality control measures take place prior to all critical installations.
   15. Project forecasting - cash flows, estimated cost at completion, project margins.
   16. Follow up after completion of the project, maintain contact with the owner during the guarantee period.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

1. Desired Qualifications
   1. Must have Construction Management, Architectural or Engineering Bachelor's Degree
   2. Preconstruction/Estimating experience is a plus.
   3. Design/Build experience is preferred but not required.
   4. At least 5-10 years' experience as a Project Manager or Sr. Project Engineer primarily in $5M+ commercial, institutional, educational, and/or healthcare facilities.
   5. Exercises independent judgment in achieving project objectives.
   6. Manage team members to meet client's needs.

COMPANY PROFILE

KAI is an MBE-Certified AEC firm built upon a foundation of teamwork and collaboration. At KAI, our core focus is transforming communities through integrated design and construction excellence. For over 40 years we have provided delivery-oriented building solutions with a diverse portfolio of experience, in-house multi-discipline professionals and expertise in both design and construction delivery services. Our firm has been involved in over 45 award-winning projects providing architecture, MEP/FP engineering and construction services throughout the United States that have been instrumental in improving the quality of life and environment in communities. At KAI, we are faithful stewards, we listen to understand, give back, love one another and we hustle!