Project Manager

About the role

McConnell & Associates is a leading employee-owned civil and sports construction company serving clients throughout the Midwest. We build and maintain durable, high-performance infrastructure and athletic facilities while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and quality. As a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), our employee-owners share directly in the success they help create. Are you a self-starter, a natural leader, and someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who wants to reap the direct rewards of your success? The Project Manager at McConnell & Associates is a full-lifecycle role responsible for driving projects from initial business development and estimating through field execution and final completion. This role requires a dynamic professional who excels at building long-term client relationships, solving complex field challenges, and managing profitable operations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as their primary point of contact.
• Provide tailored engineering and construction solutions to solve pavement and facility challenges.
• Develop project scopes, write technical specifications, conduct pre-construction site visits, and perform precise estimating and budgeting.
• Follow up on proposals, negotiate contracts, and close sales.
• Lead overall project management, including project scheduling, document management, and material submittal processing.
• Obtain subcontract proposals, issue subcontracts, and procure jobsite materials.
• Provide regular project status updates to clients and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Direct field operations, including field staking and site layout coordination as needed.
• Enforce strict company safety practices and protocols across all job sites.
• Collaborate closely with field crews and superintendents to ensure high quality, production, and cost control.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Relatively clean motor vehicle report (applicants with a drug or alcohol driving offense in the last three years will not be considered; other violations evaluated per insurance standards).

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people, manage projects, and maintain strong work ethics.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Company Truck with Gas Card provided.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% employee-owned retirement account.
• 401(k) Savings Plan: Includes a company match.
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Time Off: Paid vacations, holidays, and bereavement leave.
• Career Growth: Annual salary reviews and internal advancement opportunities.

Pay

• Competitive Wage and Performance Bonuses.

Schedule

• Ability to work 40–60 hours per week.