Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Location:

Greater St. Louis, MO
Compensation:

Competitive Base Salary Based on Experience
Employment Type:

Full-Time
Benefits Include:

Project Manager compensation ranging from the low $100Ks to $150K+ depending on experience
Comprehensive health and benefits package
Paid project-related travel
Paid time off and holidays
Strong internal project pipeline
Limited Midwest travel with no project-site relocation required
Long-term stability and career growth
Opportunity to work on $20M–$35M+ ground-up projects
About the Company

Our client is a growing commercial construction company based in the Greater St. Louis area that serves as the construction arm of a vertically integrated developer, builder, and operator.
Unlike a traditional general contractor that must continuously pursue outside work, this organization builds projects for its affiliated ownership and operating groups. Projects are developed, constructed, owned, and operated within the same overall organization, creating a consistent internal construction pipeline and a long-term approach to project quality.
Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Project Managers who have developed a strong foundation in ground-up construction and want exposure to a consistent pipeline of $20M–$35M+ projects throughout the Midwest.
Project & Company Highlights

At least 10 projected ground-up construction starts in 2027
Historically approximately 5–8 new starts annually
Typical project values ranging from approximately $20M–$35M+
Full site development and vertical construction
Consistent internally generated project pipeline
Projects throughout Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Iowa, and Nebraska
Limited Midwest travel, typically a few days approximately twice per month depending on project needs
No relocation to individual project sites
Project-related travel paid by the company
Strong project-team support with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Project Executives
Project Types

The company currently focuses entirely on ground-up construction, including:
Ground-up commercial buildings
Senior living communities
Earthwork
Site utilities
Wood-frame construction
Complete vertical construction
Manage ground-up construction projects from preconstruction and startup through closeout
Coordinate closely with Project Engineers, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and Project Executives
Manage project budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, and financial performance
Develop and maintain project schedules
Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
Coordinate subcontractor procurement and performance
Maintain communication with ownership and internal stakeholders
Lead project meetings and provide regular project updates
Identify and proactively resolve project challenges
Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and safety expectations
Build strong working relationships with subcontractors, field teams, and project stakeholders
Manage multiple phases of the construction lifecycle
Requirements

Approximately 3–5+ years of commercial construction experience preferred
Strong exposure to ground-up construction
Experience working on significant commercial projects, ideally approximately $20M+
Understanding of the complete construction lifecycle
Experience coordinating subcontractors and project teams
Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, and project documentation
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively with both office and field teams
Experience completing multiple phases or full cycles of construction projects preferred
Willingness to work from the St. Louis-area office
Ability to travel periodically throughout the Midwest
Compensation

Project Manager compensation is flexible based on experience, with current PM salaries ranging from the low $100Ks to $150K+. Project-related travel expenses are paid separately.
This is an in-office position based in the Greater St. Louis area. \
Projects are located throughout the Midwest, but operations employees remain based in St. Louis rather than relocating to individual jobsites.
Typical travel is approximately a couple of days twice per month, depending on project needs.
Travel expenses are paid by the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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