$85,000–$145,000 Per Year
Budgeting, Change Order Management, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Construction Projects, Construction Schedule, Contract Management, Cost Forecasting, Cost Reporting, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Embedded Systems, Equipment Selection, Finance, Financial Projections, Forecasting, Materials Engineering, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, POP (Post Office Protocol), People Management, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Programming Tools, Project Close-Out, Project Control, Project Engineering, Project Lifecycle, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Real Estate Development, Retail Management, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Status Reports, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Vision Plan
Pay: $85,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a nationally ranked commercial construction firm with 40+ years of history and $7B+ in delivered projects across 34 states — the kind of company that builds careers alongside projects
- Take full ownership of your projects from preconstruction through closeout — estimating, scheduling, subcontractor management, client relationships, and profitability are all yours to drive
- Work in a culture consistently described by employees as more flexible and supportive than anywhere they've worked before — empowered to get the job done your way
- Be part of a company that invests in your long-term growth with real development tools and advancement opportunities built into the fabric of the organization
- Collaborate with experienced field and office teams who back each other up and take pride in delivering excellent work
- Competitive compensation package with strong earning potential commensurate with experience
- Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate
Location: On-site in Leawood, Kansas. You'll be embedded with the project team and close to the work — the way great project management gets done.
Note: Candidates must have 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience. Candidates without direct field-side construction PM experience will not be considered.
About Us
We are a $700M+ commercial construction and real estate development firm with more than four decades of experience delivering complex new construction and renovation projects across 34 states. With offices across the Midwest, we remain a market leader in our core markets — and we've built that reputation one project and one relationship at a time. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Serve as the primary client contact from project kickoff through closeout — assess scope, align expectations, and keep relationships strong throughout the life of the project
- Prepare complete, accurate estimates through detailed review of proposal specs, drawings, takeoff information, and contract documents
- Provide overall direction of the total construction effort — budget, schedule, quality, and safety — coordinating with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
- Plan, coordinate, and supervise on-site functions including scheduling, material control, engineering, and day-to-day site administration
- Supervise superintendents and subcontractors; provide technical guidance on construction methods, equipment selection, and drawing interpretation
- Initiate, track, and manage change orders and extra work estimating with precision and timeliness
- Prepare monthly project status reports and cost-to-complete forecasts; own the financial performance of your projects
- Issue owner and subcontract agreements, manage RFIs and shop drawings, and maintain organized, audit-ready project files
- Lead preconstruction teams when assigned, providing direction and mentorship to junior team members
- Coordinate closely with site superintendents to align field activities with the overall project plan
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive commercial construction project management experience
- Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combination of technical training and hands-on experience
- Thorough knowledge of construction technology, equipment, methods, estimating, scheduling, and safety
- Experience with subcontractor management, change order administration, RFIs, and contract compliance
- Strong command of project financials — cost tracking, forecasting, and profitability management
- Excellent communication, organizational, and supervisory skills
- Valid driver's license in good standing required
Why You'll Love Working Here
This is a company where project managers are trusted to run their projects — and supported to do it well. You'll work alongside experienced field and office teams who collaborate rather than compete, in a culture built on flexibility, accountability, and genuine investment in people's careers. If you're a construction PM who wants ownership, growth, and a company worth sticking with, this is the opportunity.
JPC-1256
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Requirements: Must-haves: 5+ yrs Construction Project management exp.
Submission Email: Jill - jniebuhr@russellco.com
Quick Recruiter Reference
A nationally ranked Midwestern commercial construction firm ($700M+ revenue, $7B+ delivered) is seeking a Construction Project Manager for its Leawood, KS office. The role owns full project lifecycle management — estimating through closeout — with P&L accountability and direct client and subcontractor relationships. Strong culture, stable company, relo available.
Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Construction Project Manager - Russell Construction - JPC- 1256 - Source
**New Job Order Alert**
Client job title: Construction Project Manager
Location: Leawood, KS
On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
Experience: 5
Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Construction Project Manager, Commercial Construction PM, Senior Project Manager, PM Construction, General Contractor Project Manager, Project Manager GC, Construction Management, Project Engineer (senior), Owner's Rep, CM at Risk, Preconstruction Manager, Project Controls, RFI Management, Change Order Management, Subcontractor Management, Construction Scheduling
# of hires needed: 1
Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO
Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Finance role, 2+ yrs, Davenport, 101K POP