Project Manager | Commercial Construction
Integrity & Accountability. Client Satisfaction. Leadership. Dedicated Team. Potential to Grow.
Michael Kinder and Sons, a fourth-generation family-owned Design-Build Construction Firm, is seeking a skilled
Project Manager with at least five years of commercial construction experience. This role involves managing
projects from concept to completion, balancing office and field responsibilities to ensure quality results and
customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong leadership,
problem-solving, and organizational skills, and excels in collaboration and clear communication. A self-directed,
goal-oriented mindset, integrity, and accountability are essential for success.
WHAT WE OFFER
Innovate is a team. We ensure that all team members feel valued by living our Core Values. In this role, you will
be expected to:
Be Transformational
Be Exceptional
Be Accountable
Be Meaningful
Be Safe
Benefits include:
Medical benefits covering 90% of employee premiums and 40% for dependents
Paid vacation and wellness time
Traditional and Roth 401k | 100% match up to 4% | Immediately vested
Education reimbursement for employees, based on qualifications
Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
Career Growth Opportunity
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management
Lead the overall management of construction projects, from conceptual design through closeout,
ensuring alignment with objectives and client expectations.
Establish and implement project goals, work plans, and assignments collaboratively with the Senior
Project Manager.
Oversee the execution of project milestones by integrating schedules, resource planning, and input from
the Project Superintendent.
Proactively manage and resolve challenges, including subcontractor coordination, quality assurance, and
safety compliance.
Planning and Coordination
Strategically develop and execute project logistics, staging plans, and schedules to optimize resource use
and minimize risks.
Facilitate and lead key project meetings such as Preconstruction Turnover, Kick-Off, Progress Updates,
and Turnover-Commissioning, ensuring actionable follow-ups.
Oversee the procurement process, ensuring subcontractor and material purchases align with budget and
project goals while mitigating potential conflicts.
Financial Oversight
Manage project accounting processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and monthly cost reporting,
ensuring financial objectives are met.
Review, issue, and monitor subcontract awards and supplier purchase orders, aligning them with project
cost structures.
Continuously assess project financials, including labor, material, and equipment costs, to forecast
profitability and manage risks effectively.
Client and Stakeholder Communication
Foster clear, consistent communication with subcontractors, clients, and internal teams to align
objectives and manage expectations.
Cultivate strong client relationships, leveraging insights and referrals to identify and pursue future
project opportunities.
Ensure client satisfaction through proactive issue resolution, timely updates, and exceptional service
delivery.
Safety, Compliance, and Documentation
Enforce and uphold safety standards and legal regulations to maintain a secure and compliant
workspace.
Ensure all project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, and change orders, is accurate, complete,
and properly archived.
Integrate safety protocols into project planning and execution, creating a culture of accountability and
proactive risk management.
The above job description is general in nature and may not identify all the duties/functions required to complete the day-to-day Project Manger tasks.
MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
Work collaboratively with your direct reports and other departments to support their efforts in
accomplishing personal, departmental and company goals
Maintain your focus in support of MKS vision, mission, and core values
Develop others by delegating responsibility, training, providing performance feedback, and assisting in
conflict resolution
Support organizational change by communicating change to the team, problem solving, and maintaining
structure
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER | COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
Challenging projects. Reachable clients. Proven processes. Engaged team. Go home when the day is done.
The Operations Team at Michael Kinder & Sons is welcoming a Senior Project Manager who will lead support staff, field
supervisors, and personnel through the successful management of assigned projects. Our goal is to provide an unparalleled client experience through the completion of projects with quality, on time, and within budgeting standards. We always have team safety and well-being in mind. We aim for projects within a 90-mile radius of the central office so our people can go home at the end of the workday.
WHAT WE OFFER
MKS is a team. We live our core values to ensure that all of our team members feel valued. By taking on this role, you
will be expected to be:
Transformational
Exceptional
Accountable
Meaningful
Safe
Benefits include:
Medical benefits paying 90% employee premiums, 40% dependents.
Paid vacation and wellness time
Traditional and Roth 401k | 100% match up to 4% | Immediately vested.
Education reimbursement for employees
Business expenses and mileage reimbursement
Leadership and Career growth opportunities
Company and individual performance bonuses
WHAT YOU WOULD DO
PROJECT MANAGEMENT | CRITICAL INSIGHT | CHANGE AGENT & REPRESENTATIVE
Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.
Assist in development and execution strategies for projects, including planning (logistic & staging plans, project
schedules, scopes of work, partners), budgeting support, and identification of job specific resources.
Develop in conjunction with Project Manager objectives/goals for each project and team assignments.
Oversee and manage the construction project from conceptual design to project closeout, ensure timely completion of
project closeout and follow-up warrantee work.
Execution and support of project accounting functions including management of project budgets, detailed review and
award-issuance of subcontracts and supplier purchase orders, monthly project cost reports, invoice tracking and review
(final approval in invoice software)
Formulate the project work plans and make revisions as and when needs arise working with Project Superintendent and
Project Manager.
Support Preconstruction and Estimating team with subcontractor and self-perform bid process.
Manage project costs through the ongoing evaluation of labor, material, and equipment; continue to forecast and analyze
construction costs, exposures, and profits through project completion.
Oversee and initiate subcontractor and material purchasing in accordance with project budget.
Oversee and manage jobs in progress including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, submittals, RFIs, and
changes while ensuring quality and safety on every job.
Lead, coordinate, and implement effective meetings including but not limited to: Preconstruction Turnover, Project Kick-off meetings, Construction progress meetings and OAC meetings.
Understand and manage MKS self-perform work including means and methods, schedules, and production.
Follow set Standard Operations Procedures (SOPs)
Achieve schedules and profit margins.
Lead, manage, and delegate effectively to others.
Hold yourself and others accountable to deadlines-commitments.
Multi-task and successfully manage multiple projects.
Analyze, define, and implement solutions or alternate solutions.
Effectively develop, monitor, and update project schedules for both preconstruction and construction.
Conduct periodic performance reviews with subordinate personnel.
Relate with City and Governmental Agencies, utilities and other organizations needed to acquire necessary project
permits.
Prepare contracts, proposals, budgets, change orders, sketches, etc. with accuracy and supporting detail.
The above job description is general in nature and may not identify all the duties/functions required to complete the day-to-day interior
design tasks.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education | bachelors degree in construction management, Engineering, or related degree preferred.
Minimum Experience | 10+ years experience in commercial-industrial construction and project management.
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods), technical ability to understand and
interpret construction documents (plans, specifications, scope of work) to ensure construction progress and its quality.
Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory, and planning skills required.
Proven track record to cultivate working relationships with managers, supervisors, superintendents, fellow workers, and
clients to encourage cooperative team environment and professional approach.
MAKE YOUR MOVE TODAY
Michael Kinder and Sons, a fourth-generation family-owned plan design build construction firm is proud to
be a leader in the design-build construction industry. We are committed to serving our clients by providing the
highest level of planning, design, and construction services. Our trade of construction and engineering is a
legacy in our family tree, and our work family. Because this business is the core of who we are, we are
committed to quality. We wont accept less than the best on every project.
Please visit our website to learn more!
Fort Wayne Design Build Firm | Michael Kinder & Sons (kinderandsons.com)
