Project Manager, Commercial Construction

About the role

MBG is growing and looking for Project Managers who are ready to take ownership, build momentum, and help deliver standout projects that shape communities across St. Louis and the Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Own the coordination and execution rhythm of assigned projects.
• Accountable for keeping scope, documentation, schedule, and financial performance aligned.
• Implement and reinforce field safety expectations and reporting.
• Identify and manage project risks early through strong planning and communication.
• Oversee quality assurance and issue recognition.
• Maintain a full understanding of drawings, specifications, and project scope.
• Drive RFIs, submittals, clarifications, and change documentation.
• Manage documentation workflows with precision.
• Solicit bids, evaluate subcontractors, and negotiate scope and pricing.
• Assemble cost estimates and identify value opportunities.
• Execute subcontractor buyout and contract drafting.
• Develop and manage project schedules.
• Track milestones and sequencing.
• Partner with Superintendents and lead meetings.
• Manage forecasting, billing, cash flow, and approvals.
• Protect project profitability and maintain client relationships.
• Oversee change management.
• Lead punch, O&M documentation, and training.

Experience Expectations

• At least three years of ground-up GC experience.
• Comfortable interpreting construction documents, writing clear correspondence, and communicating confidently with owners, design teams, trade partners, and field teams.
• Practical financial understanding—forecasting, tracking cost-to-complete, managing billing, and protecting profitability while maintaining a trusting client relationship.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with Procore workflows and financial/project management concepts.
• Ability to operate effectively in an active construction environment and support safety expectations.

What Success Looks Like

• Establish trust through consistent follow-through and clear communication.
• Quickly learn the project's scope and risk profile.
• Set a strong documentation cadence.
• Keep teams aligned on what matters most.
• Buyout and scope leveling reduce gaps, clarify inclusions/exclusions, and capture value opportunities.
• Meetings drive decisions and accountability, with timely minutes and clear next steps.
• Change management stays tight—pricing, submitting, and executing change orders promptly.
• Anticipate issues, communicate risks accurately, and maintain disciplined project controls.
• Partner with field leadership to keep sequencing realistic, documentation complete, and client expectations well managed.
• Project financials stay healthy with accurate cost-to-complete and monthly forecasting within ±1% of final.
• Closeout is organized and efficient, driving first-pass acceptance on punch, O&M, and training.
• Client satisfaction remains strong through proactive communication and timely issue resolution.
• Trade partner performance improves through clear scope alignment, consistent expectations, and professional follow-through.

Why MBG?

• An intentional way of working: Deliberate about how work gets done, balancing field time, office support, and collaboration to build strong teams and deliver quality outcomes.
• Built on collaboration, not silos: Work best when we work together. Open communication, shared problem-solving, and mutual accountability are part of our day-to-day culture.
• Ownership comes with trust: We trust our people to lead, make decisions, and own results, with experienced leaders who provide support, mentorship, and clarity.
• Growth without burnout: Set high standards while respecting the people doing the work, creating space for sustainable growth over the long term.
• Compensation reflects responsibility: Pay and incentives align with the responsibility you carry and the impact you make, with rewards tied to performance and results.