Vertical Construction Project Manager

McPherson, KS

Full Time

Experienced

About Prairie Landworks:

Prairie Landworks is a growing contractor delivering civil infrastructure, industrial, and commercial building projects across central Kansas. We provide complete construction solutions — from site development and utilities to commercial buildings and industrial facilities.

We don’t just build to plan and spec — we build with character and integrity, delivering the quality we would expect if we were building for ourselves.

Unlike many general contractors, we self-perform significant portions of our work — including earthwork, utilities, structural and flatwork concrete, and select industrial scopes. This allows us to maintain control, accountability, and predictable performance on our projects.

Teamwork, optimism, and hard work are at the heart of everything we do to improve lives through construction in our communities.

We are seeking a Project Manager – General Construction who embodies our core values of

Grit – We persevere and learn through all challenges.
Safety – We are committed to protecting one another.
Integrity – We do not sacrifice our moral and ethical code.
Relationships – We work together to create greater outcomes.
Accountability – We take ownership

How you'll get to contribute:

As a General Construction Project Manager, you will lead commercial and building projects from preconstruction through closeout — coordinating both subcontractor scopes and self-performed civil and concrete work.

Typical projects may include:

Commercial buildings
Municipal facilities
Industrial support buildings
Renovations and additions
Negotiated and alternative delivery projects

You will be responsible for full project ownership — cost, schedule, documentation, and field alignment.

You will:

Develop and manage project budgets and schedules
Lead subcontractor buyout and scope alignment
Plan and coordinate self-performed civil and concrete scopes
Collaborate closely with Superintendents and field crews
Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders
Track job cost and forecast cost-to-complete
Prepare and manage pay applications
Communicate clearly with owners, architects, and engineers
Identify risks early and drive solutions before they escalate

This role requires someone who understands both subcontractor coordination and field production realities.

What you'll get to develop:

Integrated Project Leadership

Alignment between self-performed crews and subcontractors
Production planning across multiple disciplines
Quality control systems across building and site work
Improved handoffs from estimating to field execution

Financial & Risk Discipline

Budget forecasting and margin protection
Managing committed cost vs. actual cost
Change order strategy and contract administration
Schedule risk mitigation

Long-Term Growth

Expanded involvement in negotiated and design-build work
Mentoring Assistant PMs and Coordinators
Influence over estimating feedback and cost database accuracy
Client relationship development and repeat work opportunities

About you:

You have:

5+ years of commercial or building construction project management experience
Experience managing subcontractor-heavy projects
Experience coordinating self-performed scopes such as concrete, utilities, or earthwork
Working knowledge of contracts and delivery methods
Strong understanding of schedule sequencing and critical path
Experience with job cost tracking and forecasting

You are authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and can pass a background and driving record check.

You are:

Field-aware — comfortable walking a site and discussing production with crews
Organized and proactive
Clear and professional in communication
Strong in documentation and follow-through
Calm under pressure
Accountable — you own the result, not just the paperwork

Even better (but not required) if:

Experience in municipal or public facility construction
Experience with design-build or negotiated delivery
Experience managing MEP-heavy building projects
Familiarity with Acumatica Construction Edition
Experience with HCSS software solutions

What’s in it for you:

Variety

You’ll manage projects that integrate civil, concrete, and building scopes — not just subcontract coordination.

Balance

Target 45–50 hour work week
Early Fridays
3 weeks PTO + 7.5 paid holidays, plus your birthday off after 1 year
90-mile service radius — home nightly with rare exceptions

Professional Growth

Exposure across civil, industrial, and commercial markets
Opportunity to help refine integrated GC + self-perform systems

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $85,000 – $120,000 DOE
Company vehicle or allowance
Medical, Dental, Vision (minimum 60% company paid)
401K / Roth with 4% match
Boot allowance after 1 year
Supplemental voluntary benefits

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace and creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We comply with all applicable laws governing EEO and affirmative action, and we ensure that all employment decisions are made solely based on job-related qualifications and merit.

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