Construction Project Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Kansas City)

Description The Construction Project Manager supports the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager to oversee day-to-day operations from pre‑construction through project completion and warranty periods. The role is responsible for managing construction project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations/management, field staff and other duties required to execute EPC, Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects. Adhere to the company’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, and promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project teams and subcontractors. Oversee day‑to‑day construction activities and successful execution of one or more projects simultaneously. Provide direction and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives. Develop new and manage existing client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items. Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal Department as required. Negotiate prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, and change orders. Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, construction quality assurance plan, safety & health plan, subcontracting plan, project staffing plan, organization chart, and procurement plan. Develop construction staffing plans, train project teams, coordinate activities across global practices, and facilitate efficient, cost‑effective staff utilization while adhering to contractual and performance requirements. Oversee the development of the project plan for site layout, mobilization and demobilization and support implementation. Verify all applicable project permits are secured in accordance with project requirements. Direct and oversee the downstream RFP and bid process and prepare detailed scope of work documents for subcontractor and client contractor contracts. Review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports, including project budgeting, cash flow forecast, and status reports, presenting to Project Manager, Program Manager, and executive management as required. Collaborate with engineering team to establish development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements. Develop processes and manage downstream contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, change management, contract closeout, documentation, and claims mitigation. Oversee invoicing process for prime contract, subcontractors, and client contractors. Coordinate and facilitate client, supplier, and company commissioning and startup teams as needed. Implement, audit, and oversee project documentation. Confirm project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements. Perform project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits and assessments as required. Oversee and participate in the project‑specific non‑conformance reporting process. Facilitate project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set‑up and closeout, and field progress tracking specific to construction and program level activities. Develop and oversee materials receiving and management process, including inventory control, receipt of goods, storage, and transportation. Review contract documents with field staff to verify compliance of subcontractors and client contractors, safety and health requirements, quality, and schedule. Direct the project turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and recordkeeping and retention processes and procedures. Support communication with governmental, industry, and public entities on project‑related matters. Review construction field reports. Provide mentorship and training to interns, construction coordinators, craft supervision, and assistant construction project managers. Provide performance feedback for each project team member as requested to their respective Department Managers. Manage community and building trades relationships. Develop and implement project labor agreements with building trades as required. Onboard craft/field supervision as required. Manage composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs. Manage staffing on projects. Manage labor burdens including craft classifications, benefits and labor laws. Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records. Uphold craft competency and training standards. Estimate, forecast and manage craft install unit rates. Manage earned value, schedule, change management and cost metrics. Mentor and foster craft training and identify advancement opportunities. Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects. May be assigned to a project site based on project requirements. Comply with company policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 7 years relevant project management experience in the construction industry required. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access). Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and attention to detail. Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment. Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transportation, transmission & distribution, or water industries is preferred. A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required. Must be able to meet the company’s driving requirements. EEO/Disabled/Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr Burns & McDonnell