Senior Project Manager at Gunter Construction Company – Kansas City, Kansas

Senior Construction Project Manager Drive Operational Excellence in Heavy Civil & Street Rehab

• Company: Gunter Construction Company.

• Salary/Pay Rate: $110,000 - $135,000 per year (based on experience) plus Performance Bonus.

• Location: Kansas City, KS.

• Job/Employment Type: Full-Time.

• Schedule: Monday Friday.

• Project Scope: Heavy Civil, Dirt Work, Concrete, and Street Rehabilitation.

• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: None Required.

You will take the helm of high-visibility civil projects, serving as the primary link between strategic planning and field execution. This role empowers you to manage multi-million dollar budgets and diverse teams while ensuring every build meets Gunters elite standards for quality and safety. You will have the authority to drive profitability and the satisfaction of seeing your projects reshape the Kansas City landscape.

• Direct full project lifecycles from pre-construction planning and Bid2Win estimation to final clean closeout.

• Validate project progress through rigorous WIP reporting, forecasting, and margin protection strategies.

• Partner with field leadership to translate complex plans into executable daily operations and two-week look-aheads.

• Manage client and owner representative relationships to ensure clear communication and repeat business opportunities.

• Optimize project profitability by efficiently handling change orders, cost-coding, and subcontractor pay applications.

• Monitor on-site safety practices and quality control to ensure strict adherence to APWA and DOT specifications.

• Resolve potential logistical or budgetary variances proactively before they impact the project schedule.

• Minimum of 7 to 15+ years of construction project management experience in heavy civil or dirt work.

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong technical proficiency in Bid2Win, PlanSwift, and advanced Microsoft Excel.

• Comprehensive knowledge of KCMO, MoDOT, and KDOT standard specifications.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams simultaneously.

• Extensive background in municipal street rehabilitation and large-scale concrete infrastructure.

• Demonstrated success in navigating complex RFI logs, submittals, and permit requirements.

• Experience leading weekly safety meetings and conducting Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) reviews.

• Proven ability to leverage job cost data, effectively schedule self-perform labor, and drive production performance.

• Weekly pay cycle and performance-based bonus program.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid Time Off including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

• Retirement savings program and profit sharing.

• Company tech package including a smartphone or tablet.

• Life and disability insurance options.

• Team-building events.

• Safety equipment provided and referral bonus program.

Gunter Construction Company is a premier concrete and General Contractor serving the Kansas City region. We are a team of driven, no-nonsense problem solvers who prioritize quality, accountability, and a "field-first" mindset. Our culture is built on mutual respect and the belief that a high-performance career shouldn't come at the cost of your family time.

Learn more at www.gunterkc.com.

Gunter Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.