Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Job Description
We are seeking a Project Manager to oversee custom precast concrete projects from initial customer requirements through design, manufacturing, delivery, and project completion. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for customers, internal drafting and engineering teams, production personnel, and contractors to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and according to specifications. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction, civil engineering, structural engineering, or concrete construction and be comfortable reviewing AutoCAD drawings, managing project schedules, and coordinating multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple custom precast concrete projects from conception through completion.
- Review customer plans, specifications, and AutoCAD drawings to ensure project requirements are clearly defined.
- Coordinate closely with drafting, engineering, estimating, production, and field personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
- Serve as the primary customer contact regarding project status, schedules, design changes, and product delivery.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring critical milestones are met.
- Review shop drawings and submittals for accuracy and compliance with customer requirements.
- Coordinate material procurement, production timelines, and delivery schedules.
- Track project costs, change orders, and scope modifications.
- Identify and resolve design, manufacturing, and construction-related issues proactively.
- Attend project meetings with customers, contractors, engineers, and internal teams.
- Ensure projects comply with applicable quality, safety, and industry standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across project management and production processes.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of project management experience within construction, precast concrete, concrete products, civil infrastructure, structural engineering, or a related industry.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, blueprints, and AutoCAD-generated plans.
- Strong understanding of concrete construction methods and construction project workflows.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
- Valid driver's license and ability to visit project sites as needed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Previous experience in precast concrete manufacturing or construction.
- Familiarity with stormwater, sanitary sewer, utility, transportation, or infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of structural concrete, reinforced concrete products, or underground utility systems.
- Experience working with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or similar construction software.
- PMP, CCM, ACI designation is a plus.
Work Environment
The work environment consists of both office and field settings, involving a dirty construction setting but also including office space. The company is growing and has recently purchased land to expand into and create a new shop, working with most major Civil Construction firms in KC.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, KS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS. About Actalent

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