Project Manager - Framing/Drywall/Carpentry

Founded in 2010, Centric has grown into one of the most recognized general contractors in Kansas City and is active in its business, civic, and philanthropic communities. The company serves the workplace, retail, healthcare,  institutional, industrial, hospitality, multi-family, and single-family residential markets, and has grown to 165 associates and $230 million in revenue from its home in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District. Most importantly, Centric prides itself on helping make Kansas City a cooler place to live, work, and play by building our city and its stories...from the ground up.

This position supports Crossroads Construction, a subcontracting division of Centric, focused on delivering projects with the same excellence and client-first mindset that defines the Centric brand.

Position Objective
The Project Manager is a key operational position for the organization, and serves as the single point of contact for all internal and external parties during the construction phase of the project. This position is responsible for both project and field management aspects of the job and ensures projects are completed on time, within budget and according to client expectations. 

Essential Job Functions

Project and Field Management

• Control time, cost, and quality of a construction project through careful schedule management and quality oversight


• Prepare detailed budgets, estimates, and perform quantity take-off for framing, drywall, carpentry and panelization projects


• Track and forecast labor and material budgets to ensure projects are meeting target goals.


• Timely and accurate procurement of materials and equipment to ensure projects are properly resourced, materials are available and daily field operations are on track.


• Work with the Field Operations Manager to manage the work quality, timeliness and overall performance of subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers and initiate corrective action if any of these aspects jeopardize the success of the project


• Proactively identify project areas that are failing to meet expectations and identify methods to resolve issues to get projects back in line with financial, operational, or scheduling requirements


• Partner with the field and safety managers to maintain a safe work site environment that is compliant with local, state, and federal safety regulations


• Build effective working relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to complete projects on time and ensure Centric and associated companies are seen as a professional entity within our industry


• Assist Crossroads team with project communication by facilitating internal and external meetings, keeping work schedules updated, and completing weekly status reports
  

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum (3) years of experience in a commercial construction setting performing project management and/or purchasing duties


• Basic knowledge of project management software


• A valid driver’s license is required


• OSHA-10 certification required (or obtained within 30 days of employment)


• First Aid/CPR certification a plus
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates innovative problem solving that considers all facts and points of view on the issue to be resolved


• Strong ability to prioritize and develop work schedules that incorporate multiple people and factors


• Maintains composure and professionalism in difficult situations and effectively resolves conflicts


• Excellent communication skills, both in writing and face-to-face


• Strong ability to build relationships and influence others into action


• Able to move ideas from brainstorm to strategy to implementation


• Embraces technology and can use it in ways that support project success and client satisfaction

Superior Benefits Package

• Unlimited PTO


• 100% Employee-Owned!


• One month Sabbatical after seven years of continuous service


• Affordable, quality medical, dental and vision insurance


• HSA with company match


• Company paid life and disability insurance


• Company provided phone, laptop and iPad


• 401k plan with company contributions


• 529e college savings plan with company contributions


• Tuition reimbursement


• Student loan repayment assistance

Centric is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.