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What they do
A Construction Project Manager supervises construction projects from beginning to end, ensuring that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints. Controls the time, cost and quality of construction projects, from residential, commercial and industrial buildings to roads, bridges and schools. Plans and coordinate all aspects of the construction process, including hiring contractors and working with engineers, architects and vendors.
$115,414 / year median in Missouri
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking a Project Construction Manager to join its Project & Program Management team. This on-site position will support client projects throughout the Kansas City, MO area. The Project Construction Manager is responsible for delivering projects that meet owner requirements and business objectives by providing leadership across planning and execution, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing schedule and cost performance. This role supports all phases of delivery, including planning, design/preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.Role accountabilities:
- Manage day-to-day on-site construction activities.
- Administer construction contracts in coordination with the Arcadis Program Manager.
- Coordinate contractors and agency/utility stakeholders (city, state, and inspection authorities).
- Track contracted deliverables and drive timely completion.
- Provide quality assurance for contractor work.
- Ensure applicable technical standards are followed.
- Coordinate permit applications and approvals.
- Review submittals for conformance with contract documents.
- Clarify and coordinate technical requests for information (RFIs).
- Coordinate design reviews and approvals between the owner and contractors.
- Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal requirements.
- Track progress and report schedule/cost updates to the Arcadis Program Manager.
- Validate interim pay applications from the general contractor and owner subcontractors.
- Review site-specific health and safety plans for alignment with Arcadis and owner requirements.
- Monitor contractor adherence to approved safety plans and standards.
- Maintain accurate project files, meeting records, and correspondence.
- Provide daily reports and photos (manpower, work completed, deliveries, and weather/safety events).
- Review testing and commissioning reports for compliance with contract requirements.
- Support the owner's commissioning agent during final testing and commissioning.
- Ensure certificates of occupancy (TCOs and COs) are obtained, as applicable.
- Drive timely completion of punch-list items.
- Support the owner in coordinating required operational training.
- Support contract closeout activities and obtain required documentation/training materials.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of construction management experience.
- Data Center experience is essential.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management systems (preferably Autodesk Forma and Procore); familiarity with scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 is preferred.
- Demonstrated construction management capability and client relationship management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively and to assume new responsibilities.
- Strong commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.
Preferred qualifications:
- Professional accreditation (PE, AIA, CCM, CPC, PMP, LEED).