About this opportunity
Orion Placement lists this Senior Project Manager — Commercial Construction opportunity in leawood, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Step into a senior leadership role at a nationally ranked commercial construction firm with 40+ years of history and $7B+ in delivered projects across 34 states — a company with the scale and reputation to take your career to the next level
Own both the work and the relationships — this role carries full responsibility for project performance and client development, giving you the authority and visibility that senior PMs deserve
Play a direct role in growing the business: you'll be in front of owners, architects, and developers, negotiating and securing new work — not just executing someone else's pipeline
Mentor and develop the next generation of project managers; this is a role for someone who leads people as naturally as they lead projects
Work in a culture consistently described by employees as more flexible and collaborative than anywhere else they've worked — empowered, supported, and built for long-term careers
Competitive compensation package with strong earning potential commensurate with experience
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
Location: On-site in Leawood, Kansas. You'll be embedded at the center of a growing regional operation, close to clients, projects, and the team you lead.
Note: Candidates must have 8+ years of commercial construction project management experience. Candidates without a GC or construction management background will not be considered.
About Us
We are a $700M+ commercial construction and real estate development firm with more than four decades of experience delivering complex new construction and renovation projects across 34 states. With offices across the Midwest, we remain a market leader in our core markets — and we've built that reputation one project and one relationship at a time. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards across your assigned portfolio; set the tone for how work gets done
Initiate and maintain relationships with owners, architects, and developers — negotiate, pursue, and secure new business opportunities on behalf of the company
Monitor and control construction through administrative direction of on-site superintendents — keep projects on schedule and on budget, and intervene decisively when situations require it
Represent the company in project meetings, client presentations, and project interviews; serve as the senior face of the firm in the field and in the boardroom
Manage the financial aspects of contracts — fees, rental equipment, income, expenses — protecting the company's interests while preserving strong client relationships
Supervise and mentor project managers and project engineers; invest in their development and hold the team to a high standard
Assist in labor negotiations and strategy meetings as needed
Support company growth initiatives through participation in business development activities
Qualifications
8+ years of progressive commercial construction project management experience
Four-year degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent; equivalent field experience considered
Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, processes, estimating, scheduling, and financial management
Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and develop new business
Experience supervising and mentoring junior PMs or project engineers
Advanced problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills; persuasive, polished, and able to represent the company at the executive level
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and industry-specific project management software
Valid driver's license in good standing required
Why You'll Love Working Here
At this company, senior project managers aren't just executors — they're leaders, relationship-builders, and business developers. You'll have the autonomy to run your projects your way, the backing of an experienced team, and the opportunity to shape both your career and the company's growth trajectory. The culture is one of genuine flexibility, mutual support, and long-term investment in the people who show up and do great work. If you're ready to lead at the highest level, this is the place.
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Who can apply
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