Full-Time
Senior Project Manager
Posted on 8/18/2026
Deadline 9/26/27
Brinkmann Constructors
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Kansas City, KS, USA
In Person
The position may require nationwide travel, and the construction site may change or vary.
Bachelor's
Category
 Business & Strategy (1) |
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Required Skills
SharePoint
Microsoft Office
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in engineering, such as civil, architectural, or construction engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of project management experience in commercial construction.
- Relevant experience supporting projects valued at $80 million or more from conception to completion across diverse commercial market sectors, including high-rise, multifamily or student housing, senior living, large-box industrial, and hospitality.
- Prior conceptual estimating and bidding experience in commercial construction.
- Knowledge of construction principles and practices.
- Ability to understand and solve complex challenges and present alternative solutions.
- Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Procore, Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint.
- Proven experience implementing safety protocols and enforcing safety procedures on construction sites.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require work authorization sponsorship from the company currently or in the future.
- Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, potentially exceeding 40 hours per week and requiring on-call availability 24 hours a day.
- Ability to work with frequent autonomy in decision-making that impacts company results.
- Ability to handle objects weighing up to 20 pounds and perform standing, walking, sitting, talking, and hearing as required.
Responsibilities
- Execute and enforce safety standards, processes, and procedures, including conducting weekly safety inspections and monthly safety audits.
- Enforce quality standards, processes, and procedures, and conduct quality control audits.
- Direct construction activities and administrative processes through project planning, execution, and closure.
- Support the identification and pursuit of new business development opportunities.
- Estimate and take off project scope, cost, and duration; analyze subcontractor bids; select and contract subcontractors; and prepare bid proposals for owners.
- Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions.
- Recommend methods, materials, and layouts that reduce construction costs based on design needs and capabilities.
- Determine required manpower, materials, and equipment from project start to finish within budgetary limitations.
- Obtain permits and licenses and direct or monitor compliance with building and safety codes, regulations, and insurer requirements.
- Study job specifications to determine construction methods that reduce costs, save time, and deliver value.
- Maintain communication, project progress, and productive interaction among stakeholders to reduce overall risk.
- Maintain construction documents and process administrative paperwork, including pay applications and project closeout documents.
- Review and approve subcontractor and vendor invoices, ensure accurate and timely project billings, and collect payments.
- Maintain and control project scope and budget.
- Prepare and update project manpower projections and coverage plans.
- Initiate, review, and negotiate change orders.
- Direct, coordinate, and monitor construction workers' activities on site to ensure specifications are met.
- Conduct weekly owner, architect, and contractor meetings, subcontractor meetings, and internal staff meetings.
- Generate new business opportunities and maintain successful client relationships.
- Assign and lead the day-to-day work of Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Superintendents.
- Provide ongoing performance feedback and coaching to Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and Superintendents.
- Represent and promote the company on job sites and in the community through industry and community associations and serve on leadership boards as appropriate.
- Travel to changing construction sites and potentially travel nationwide.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in high-rise, multifamily or student housing, senior living, large-box industrial, or hospitality construction markets.
- Nationwide travel availability, depending on the position location.