Project Manager

We Love to Build — People, Teams, and Futures

At Koehn Construction Services, we’re builders at heart. But for us, building means more than projects or structures — it’s about people.

We build teams that trust each other, processes that create excellence, and careers that have meaning. We believe in doing the right thing, delivering on our word, and solving problems with creativity and grit.

Our Core Values guide everything we do:

• Gets It Done – We take ownership and follow through.
• Dependable – Our word matters. You can count on us.
• Acts with Integrity – We do what’s right, even when no one’s watching.
• Problem Solver – We lean into challenges and find a way forward.

These aren’t just company values — they’re the traits we look for in every person who joins our team. Because when people who share these values come together, incredible things happen.

Our Purpose — We Love to Build — is more than a statement; it’s a way of life. We build opportunity, leadership, and a better future for our people and the communities we serve.

If you’re the kind of person who’s never satisfied with the status quo, who wants to grow, lead, and make a difference, there’s a place for you here.

Join us — and help us build what’s next.

Role Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing project execution from award through close‑out. This role ensures profit performance, schedule alignment, cost management, procurement accuracy, and proper change control. The Project Manager leads day‑to‑day coordination with subcontractors, clients, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring projects are delivered according to KCS standards of quality, communication, professionalism, and accountability.

Core Responsibilities

Project Profit

• Monitors project financial performance and updates cost projections regularly.

• Identifies risks and opportunities affecting profitability and communicates them promptly.

• Ensures all billing, cost tracking, and reporting align with budget expectations.

Contract Schedule

• Develops, maintains, and updates project schedules to reflect actual progress.

• Coordinates with subcontractors to ensure milestone compliance and schedule accuracy.

• Communicates delays, impacts, and recovery strategies to stakeholders.

Cost Commitment & Allocation

• Manages project commitments, purchase orders, and cost allocation throughout the project.

• Ensures accurate cost coding and financial documentation for reporting.

• Collaborates with accounting and PM leadership to validate commitments and projections.

Procurement

• Coordinates procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractor services.

• Ensures buyout aligns with project budget, schedule, and scope.

• Tracks delivery timelines and verifies accuracy of procured items.

Change Order Creation

• Develops change orders with clear scope, pricing, and supporting documentation.

• Tracks pending and approved change events to maintain financial accuracy.

• Communicates change impacts to clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Key Measurables

• Project profitability and cost performance

• Schedule accuracy and milestone achievement

• Procurement accuracy and timeliness

• Change order turnaround time

• Client satisfaction and project delivery quality

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; or a combination of education and progressive experience providing at least 5–8 years of competency in managing commercial or industrial construction projects with demonstrated financial and operational accountability.
• Strong understanding of job cost management, contract administration, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and change management with the ability to protect project margin and control risk.
• Proven ability to manage multiple project scopes while maintaining quality, safety, schedule performance, and client communication standards.
• Professional, organized, and decisive with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with Superintendents, Estimating, Project Development, and executive leadership.

Starting pay begins at $30 per hour, with compensation adjusted based on experience, skill level, and proven performance.