Senior Project Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Senior Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Office Location:
St. Louis, MO

Level:
10+ Years' Experience

Department:
360 Construction Services

Reports to:
Water/ Wastewater Operation Manager

Company Profile

At KAI, our company mission is "Transforming Communities" through integrated design and construction excellence. We are driven by our five core values; we are Faithful Stewards, we Listen to Understand, Give Back, Love One Another, and we Hustle Our mission and our values drive our culture and spirit.

For more than 45 years we have provided delivery-oriented building solutions with a diverse portfolio of experience, in-house multi-discipline professionals and expertise in both design and construction. KAI has played a significant role in dozens of award-winning projects providing Architecture, Interiors, MEP/FP engineering and Construction Services throughout the United States. KAI projects have been instrumental in improving the quality of life and environment in communities across the country.

Our primary operations hubs are centered in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth and St. Louis. KAI is proud to be an MBE-Certified AEC firm built upon a foundation of teamwork and collaboration.

To learn more about KAI, visit
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Position Summary:

KAI's PM/CM staff supports clients by acting as their trusted agent through all phases of projects, from design to close-outs, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators, and safety experts. KAI is currently seeking qualified, experienced candidates to fill a Senior Project Manager position in the water/wastewater

infrastructure field.

Responsibilities can include working on the owners behalf to manage and coordinate new construction, and renovation of existing facilities; administering and coordinating complex facility design and construction projects from early stages through final inspections and startup to include project turnover and warranty period services; preparing Requests for Proposals, and Invitations to Bid packages; developing, monitoring, and overseeing project budgets, and dispersal of funds; working with the project design team in the preparation of construction documents, specifications, and project contract scopes of work; managing multiple construction contracts to ensure that quality projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Essential Functions

1. Developing initial project documents including capital budget estimates, schedules, and defining the scope of work and project management plan.
2. Preparing RFQ and/or RFP packages for design and/or construction services and coordinating review with client staff.
3. Obtaining/procuring survey, design, construction, QA/QC services, and related services which may be provided by consultants, contractors, or client.
4. Leading the project permitting and approval process through various local, state, and federal authorities.
5. Working with the project design team, and coordinating client and stakeholder reviews, and securing agreements with stakeholders.
6. Recommending changes in design specifications and schedules to accommodate conditions at construction sites.
7. Leading the construction contractor selection process.
8. Leading the on-site Construction Management Team including contract administration, construction inspections, and materials testing.
9. Preparing and finalizing project documentation for regional, state, and federal agencies.
10. Writing weekly and monthly reports of various types for distribution to clients.
11. Managing the project close-out and providing follow-up actions as required during the warranty period.

Qualifications

Required Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field,
2. Experience in management of design and construction of capital improvement projects, existing and new facilities, or similar experience. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

Required Skills

1. Adept at interpersonal relationship building, conflict resolution, and participating in diverse teams.
2. Must be proficient in the use of a computer to prepare reports using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
3. Must possess the physical ability to move around an active construction site.
4. Proficient with web base construction document management platforms.
5. Excellent team player with exceptional interpersonal skills to deliver results.
6. The applicant must be legally allowed to work in the United States.
7. Fluent in written and spoken English.
8. Registered as a Professional Engineer, or Construction Manager.

This summary reflects the core responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager and may evolve based on the candidate's skillset and interests.