Pearce Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team in Kansas City. If you are a driven construction professional passionate about leading projects with the highest level of integrity and execution, this is your chance to make an impact and work directly with clients and partner with all contractors. Pearce Construction has served the Greater Kansas City metro area, blending construction expertise with architectural experience since 1953. They are committed to an uncompromising standard of construction excellence and deliver the highest level of service on each project through quality craftmanship, competitive cost control, timely project completion and open communication. Pearce is a true partner with their clients, building trust in the relationship and carrying a high level of integrity and professionalism.  

The Project Manager is a key position and will manage the entire construction process from Preconstruction through Construction Closeout. This person will support and collaborate with the Project Superintendent (Field) for the duration of a project. They are responsible for establishing effective relationships and executing collaborative problem solving with project team members, owners, subcontractors, and vendors. This position requires strong construction administration, and an in-depth knowledge of the construction process including materials, methods, cost estimating, and scheduling.

• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all project team members while fostering enhanced relationships with architects, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Perform Preconstruction tasks including preliminary estimating, scheduling, and constructability analysis.
• Provide consultation, direction, and issue resolutions to owners, subcontractors & suppliers.
• Perform construction administrative tasks including review and coordination of shop drawings and submittals, subcontracts, owner and subcontractor change orders, potential project changes, and construction scheduling.
• Perform final estimating for projects including collecting and reviewing bids from subcontractors and suppliers and assembling final GMP estimate for COO review.
• Ensure project team works safely while meeting design specifications, budget, schedule, quality & OSHA safety standards.
• Create and maintain project schedule by planning, monitoring, and reviewing critical dates and milestones and in coordination with the Project Superintendent utilizing project software.
• Collaborate with the COO and accounting department to review monthly project billings.
• Maintain responsibility for the budget and scope of the project.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, civil engineering or construction science is preferred.
• Five plus years of on project work experience in architecture, civil engineering or construction required.
• Experience reading, understanding, and interpreting project documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact and communicate effectively and productively with others.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam and Procore required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, perform in high-pressure environments and problem solve.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, work independently, and take initiative
• Proven success in project management completion.
• Working knowledge of the commercial construction industry.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary with Bonus potential.
• 401(k) and profit-sharing component.
• Employer-paid individual Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability insurance.
• Work from home opportunities.
• Team gatherings and events.

At Pearce Construction they foster a close-knit, collaborative environment where every team member is valued, heard, and supported. The workplace is built on mutual respect, trust, and shared commitment to helping each other succeed as well as respecting your life balance. They believe in open communication, showing up for each other, and creating a sense of belonging where people can do their best work.

OMNI is honored to be retained in this search. We appreciate your referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity. Formal interest accepted through the OMNI Executive Career Portal.

Please direct all inquiries to:

OMNI Human Resource Solutions

Stacey Cowan, Senior Search Consultant, Practice Leader – Local Government Services 

scowan@omnihrm.com | 913.653.8085

OMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers.