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# Assistant Project Manager (Civil Construction) at Keeley Construction

- **Company:** Keeley Construction
- **Location:** St Louis Missouri, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-09-01
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction/jobs/4729753005

## Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking to hire an Assistant Project Manager for our Civil Energy Team in St. Louis, MO.

Primary Responsibilities

- Assist in total project management related to estimating, scheduling, safety, operations & quality.
- Ability to manage a small project with weekly review/guidance from upper management.
- Assist in managing the risk in relation to job-site safety, owner contractual terms, city and/or county specifications, and other contractors that could be working on-site.
- Recognize, identify, and prevent issues with safety, quality, and incidents on and around job sites and work areas.
- Help coordinate the project schedule to ensure project milestones are met. Begin to plan work and schedule subcontractors, crews, and equipment.
- Work with suppliers and field supervision to coordinate material needs.
- Work with estimators in pre-construction meetings with key supervisors in operations to assist in the productive progress of a project.
- Assist in facilitating all project controls, documentation, and procedures. Maintain current budgets and notify leaders of any budget impacts.
- Work with more senior team members to facilitate change orders and close out documentation with clients.
- Coordinate resources with other project managers, general superintendents, project engineers, etc.
- Assist in documenting all project impacts in relation to the project schedule, budget, and plans.
- Begin to identify and rectify potential and actual project delays throughout the project.
- Manage all job costs incurred during project to date and predict estimated costs on remaining production.
- Manage LCPR & Material Logs to account for FCAC.

## Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of two years of experience performing primary responsibilities listed above.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Background of technical skills and understanding of substation, transmission/distribution, and/or deep foundation drilling projects.
- Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients.
- Understanding of obtaining permits, meeting owners’ contractual requirements (i.e. submittals, insurance/bonds, billing documents, close out documents, etc.), time keeping, progress reports, billing and collection, subcontracts, accounts payable, change orders, etc.

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All Keeley companies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

## About Keeley Construction

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Keeley Construction is a family-owned, full-service construction company providing civil, paving, building, and industrial services across the United States.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Family-Owned, Bootstrapped)
- **Headquarters**: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- **Founded**: 1975 (per company website) / 1976 (per LinkedIn – conflicting reports) [keeleyconstruction.com](https://www.keeleyconstruction.com/) | [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/keeley-construction-group)
- **Founders**: Larry Keeley

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Construction – Infrastructure (Civil), Paving, Commercial Building, Industrial (Power & Energy, Water/Wastewater, Manufacturing)
- **Target customers**: B2B – Government agencies, private developers, industrial clients across the U.S.
- **Mission**: "Quality, Safety, and Service never go out of style." (Founder Larry Keeley) The company also emphasizes "spreading positivity and making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve."

## Products & Services
- **Civil Infrastructure (Keeley Civil)**: Heavy civil/site work, excavation, utilities, water/wastewater treatment plants – primarily service-based construction.
- **Paving (Keeley Paving)**: Asphalt paving, concrete paving, maintenance and repair for commercial and municipal clients – service-based.
- **Building (Keeley Building)**: General contracting and construction management for commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings – service-based.
- **Industrial (Keeley Industrial)**: Self-perform industrial services including piping, welding, concrete, equipment installation for power, energy, and manufacturing sectors – service-based.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private family-owned company)
- **Key Metric**: Estimated annual revenue of **USD 100,000,000 – 500,000,000** (from LinkedIn financials)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Family-owned with no external investors. Key partners include subcontractors and clients in energy, manufacturing, and municipal sectors.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Workforce of 1,500+ employees (company website) / 345 reported on LinkedIn (likely office/corporate staff only) – LinkedIn shows +14.4% yearly headcount growth.
  - Expanding across multiple regions with 11 office locations nationwide.
  - Active job postings show 45+ open roles (June 2026), +60.7% year-over-year increase in postings.
  - LinkedIn follower growth of +23.2% annually.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Self-Perform Capabilities**: Keeley performs much of its own work (civil, paving, concrete, welding) rather than relying solely on subcontractors, giving it control over quality and schedule.
- **Diversified Business Units**: Four distinct groups (Civil, Paving, Building, Industrial) reduce dependence on any single market sector.
- **Family-Owned Stability**: Long-term ownership (since 1975) with a stated culture focused on employee well-being and safety rather than short-term shareholder demands.
- **Culture-Driven**: "If you get the people right, the results will follow" – high culture rating (4.3/5 on Glassdoor via LinkedIn) and emphasis on career growth.

## Strategic Focus
- Continued geographic expansion (e.g., recent job postings in Texas, North Dakota, Colorado, Florida, Michigan).
- Investment in technology and data (e.g., hiring a Snowflake Data Architect, IT Field Operations roles).
- Emphasis on large-scale industrial and energy projects (Gulf Coast Industrial, Civil Energy).
- Talent acquisition and development (internship programs for 2027, instructional designer role).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Rated 4.3/5 for culture on employer reviews; described as "world-class family culture" and "dedicated to the safety, well-being, and career growth of our people."
- **Career Growth**: Multiple advancement opportunities; active internship and entry-level programs. Job postings include roles from project engineer up to senior project manager and director.
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Most roles appear to be on-site or field-based (construction projects). Corporate roles (IT, accounting) may have some flexibility, but not explicitly stated.
- **Notable Perks**: Not detailed in search results, but the company emphasizes a positive environment, safety, and community impact. Employee rating for compensation is 3.3/5, which is slightly below industry benchmarks – but career growth and culture are highlighted.
- **Engineering & Technical Roles**: Growing IT team (Snowflake Data Architect, Service Desk, Field Operations) indicates increasing investment in technology.

## Sources
1. [keeleyconstruction.com](https://www.keeleyconstruction.com/) – Company overview, history, mission, services, culture.
2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/keeley-construction-group) – LinkedIn profile, employee count, revenue range, headcount growth, ratings, locations.
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/keeleyconstruction) – Active job openings, career page.

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