Project Manager 2 - Justice 1

Description

The Project Manager 2 provides overall direction and leadership on moderately complex projects or portions of large construction projects, fully implementing and managing operations and administration. Decisions are made within defined authority limits, with consultation as needed, and the role offers a path to Senior Project Manager.

• Lead safety culture, investigate incidents, and mentor staff to maintain an injury‑free environment.
• Manage pre‑start checklist and preconstruction tasks including quantity takeoff, trade coordination, scope development, bid packages, and schedule creation.
• Oversee buyout schedule, verify pricing, select bidders, conduct scope gap analysis, and issue subcontracts.
• Set up and control submittal schedule, review and approve shop drawings and samples, and ensure timely distribution to subcontractors and design team.
• Coordinate with logistics for material and equipment pricing and with risk management for subcontractor bonding and ongoing risk analysis.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication among subcontractors, owner, field, design team, and vendors; manage change requests, pricing, and schedule inputs.
• Lead project meetings including monthly reviews, progress meetings, and owner‑architect conferences.
• Process monthly subcontractor and owner pay applications.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Lean principles, monitor resources, and mitigate schedule impacts from scope changes, weather, or manpower.
• Document decisions affecting budget, schedule, legal, quality, and safety; provide regular status and profitability reports.
• Prepare monthly cost and margin forecasts, review budget variance, and drive financial performance.
• Manage project closeout using punch lists, financials, warranties, and coordinate with legal counsel.
• Identify, assess, and actively manage project risks.
• Manage project business plan to maximize financial success.
• Administer multiple or moderately complex construction projects.
• Diagnose problems and recommend solutions for team implementation.
• Manage deliverables from internal resources such as IPS, logistics, and self‑perform.
• Participate in business, industry, and community activities to build external relationships.
• Apply construction management fundamentals, Lean processes, and budgeting to maximize profitability.
• Build collaborative relationships internally and externally.

Requirements

• Understand estimating process from concept through GMP development.
• Perform work accurately, completely, and on time.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; deliver presentations.
• Proficient in MS Office and advanced project management, accounting, construction, and scheduling software.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 7 years commercial construction management experience, including leading large Justice/Corrections projects and multiple project teams.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license; ability to lift 25 lb; travel/relocation possible; non‑traditional hours; exposure to extreme conditions; mix of site and office work; frequent sitting, occasional standing, walking, climbing.

Benefits

Best People + Right Culture are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success. By hiring inspired people, providing challenging work, innovative tools, and sharing rewards, the company has sustained growth for over 100 years. Diverse teams across the country enrich lives through inspired people and places.

Compensation for the Missouri Project Manager 2 – Justice 1 role includes a base salary range (exact figures disclosed to candidates) and eligibility for a target bonus based on individual and company performance. The position includes a professional non‑union benefits package.

• Professional non‑union benefits package; base salary range in Missouri with bonus eligibility tied to individual and company performance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance