
Project Manager (Civil Construction) at Keeley Construction (St Louis, MO)
Keeley Construction· St Louis, MO·
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 a Project Manager for our Civil Infrastructure Group in St. Louis, MO.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage and lead project teams to deliver successful outcomes with a focus on quality, safety, and productivity.
- Develop comprehensive project plans prior to project kickoff to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
- Build, manage, and strategize project schedules. Recognize, identify, and rectify potential impacts.
- Understand and coordinate all roles within the project lifecycle, from administrative functions to owner responsibilities.
- Work with suppliers and field supervision to coordinate material needs. Ensure that materials meet specifications and that packing slips match the quantity delivered.
- Manage risk in relation to job-site safety, owner contractual terms, city and/or county specifications, and other contractors that could be working on-site.
- Work with estimators to organize a pre-construction meeting with key supervisors in operations to help produce a project.
- Facilitate change orders and closeout documentation with clients.
- Communicate and coordinate with local municipal inspectors, consulting firms, engineering firms, owner representatives, and local utilities.
- Schedule subcontractors when needed and manage effective communication to avoid delays in operations.
- Ability to read and write subcontracts & vendor agreements based on their owners’ contract requirements.
- Coordinate resources with other project managers, general superintendents, project engineers, etc.
- Manage and grow a team by taking responsibility and genuine interest in their team’s development and growth.
- Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to ensure consistent communication and alignment throughout the project.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of five years of experience performing primary responsibilities listed above.
- Proficient with Outlook, Excel and Word is a plus.
- Background of technical skills and understanding of structural concrete, excavation, utilities, wastewater, and earthwork methods.
- Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients.
- Must be willing to travel as needed.
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Why work at Keeley Construction
- 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.