Construction Project Manager - Commercial Multi-Family

Company Overview

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 our clients’ expectations and provides lifetime career opportunities for our professionals.

Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, with offices in St. Louis, Springfield (Missouri) and Leawood (Kansas), Russell has delivered more than $7 billion in projects across 34 states. We remain a market leader in our core markets, including new construction and complex additions and renovations.

The number one response we receive when we ask our team members what they like about Russell is the culture. Team members describe working here as being more flexible than any place they’ve ever worked. They feel supported, support each other, have fun, and are empowered to get their work done how they see fit. Most of all, they know they can continue their careers here because of the rich development tools available to them.

Life at Russell is full of opportunities.

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

• 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 total construction effort to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule, including interfacing with client representatives, AE representatives, and other contractors.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise onsite functions such as 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, interpret drawings, recommend construction methods and equipment, initiate and maintain extra work estimating, and issue change orders as required.
• Assume responsibility for productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
• Prepare monthly project status reports, forecast cost projections, and report project status.
• 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, and related day‑to‑day correspondence.
• Be responsible for the overall profitability of the project.
• Prepare all necessary and required closeout project documentation.
• Coordinate with the site superintendent on onsite activities of the trades.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and experience include: a 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—including technology, equipment, methods; craft agreements; jurisdiction; negotiations; engineering; estimating; schedules; and safety. Excellent communication, organization and supervisory skills are essential. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing.