Construction Project Manager

About the role

Russell is a professional services firm providing construction and development services across the Midwest. Since its inception in 1983, Russell’s culture promotes a collaborative work environment that strives to exceed client expectations and provide lifetime career opportunities for its professionals. Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with offices in St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri, and Leawood, Kansas, Russell has delivered more than $7 billion in projects across 34 states and remains a market leader in new construction and complex additions and renovations.

Life at Russell is defined by a strong culture of flexibility, support, fun, and empowerment. Team members describe the environment as supportive, collaborative, and rich with development tools that enable long‑term career growth.

As a Project Manager, you will help the company reach its strategic growth goals by providing overall project direction and ensuring client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial client contact to assess scope of work and resources required to successfully complete the project.
• Prepare complete and accurate estimates for selected projects with detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, and contracting.
• Supervise the total construction effort to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule, including interfacing with client representatives, AE representatives, other contractors, etc.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise onsite functions (scheduling, engineering, material control) and may provide day‑to‑day direction of onsite administrative staff in accounting, purchasing, etc.
• Supervise craft employees (Superintendents) and/or other contractors as required by contract.
• Provide technical assistance, interpretation of drawings, and recommend construction methods and equipment as required.
• Initiate and maintain extra‑work estimating and issuance of change orders.
• Assume responsibility for productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
• Prepare monthly project status reports, forecasting cost projections, and status of the project.
• When assigned by supervisor, lead a pre‑construction team as a team leader to provide guidance, direction, and leadership.
• Maintain project files in a neat and organized manner.
• Provide all administrative responsibilities such as issuing Owner and Subcontract agreements, scheduling, change order management, shop drawings, RFIs, related day‑to‑day correspondence, etc.
• Responsible for the overall profitability of the project.
• Prepare all necessary and required closeout project documentation.
• Coordinate with the site superintendent on‑site activities of the trades.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Four‑year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Five years of increasing responsibility in project management.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations, engineering, estimating, schedules, and safety.
• Excellent communication, organization, and supervisory skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing.