Construction Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Project Manager (EPC)
Location: Joplin, MO
Job Type: Long-term Contract (Field Assignment Per Diem Available)

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Construction Project Manager to support EPC Project Managers and Program Managers in delivering successful projects from pre-construction through completion and warranty phases. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day construction operations, ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with quality standards.

This is a field-based role located in Joplin, MO, requiring strong leadership, coordination, and project execution experience across complex construction environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and enforce safety programs, policies, and procedures; lead safety performance across project teams and subcontractors
• Oversee daily construction activities and manage one or multiple projects simultaneously
• Support project planning, scheduling, estimating, and cost development; establish critical project objectives
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships; serve as a key point of contact for project-related matters
• Participate in project risk reviews and coordinate with legal teams as needed
• Negotiate contracts including prime contracts, subcontracts, and change orders
• Implement key elements of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, QA/QC, safety, staffing, and procurement plans
• Develop construction staffing plans and manage multidisciplinary teams for efficient project execution
• Oversee site planning, mobilization, and demobilization activities
• Ensure all required permits and approvals are obtained and maintained
• Lead RFP and bid processes, including scope development, subcontractor prequalification, evaluation, and award recommendations
• Review and present project reports including budgets, cash flow forecasts, and status updates to leadership and stakeholders
• Coordinate with engineering teams to align deliverables with project schedules
• Manage contract administration processes including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and claims mitigation
• Oversee invoicing processes for prime contracts and subcontractors
• Coordinate commissioning and startup activities with clients and vendors
• Ensure proper documentation control and compliance across all project phases
• Manage insurance, licensing, tax, and bonding requirements for projects and subcontractors
• Conduct safety, quality, progress, and financial audits
• Oversee non-conformance reporting and corrective action processes
• Manage project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, and field progress tracking
• Oversee material management including receiving, storage, inventory, and logistics
• Ensure subcontractor and contractor compliance with contract requirements, safety, quality, and schedule
• Lead project closeout activities including turnover documentation, warranty management, and record retention
• Interface with governmental, industry, and community stakeholders as needed
• Mentor and train project team members including coordinators, supervisors, and junior project managers
• Provide performance feedback for project staff
• Manage labor relations, staffing, craft classifications, and labor cost tracking
• Oversee construction equipment usage and availability
• Track and manage earned value, scheduling metrics, cost controls, and change management
• Support development of labor agreements and maintain relationships with building trades
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and 7+ years of relevant project management experience in the construction industry
  • Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
• Experience with project management systems, scheduling tools, and cost control software preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in industries such as aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, transportation, transmission & distribution, or water preferred
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet driving requirements