Construction Manager 2 (Kansas City)

Construction Manager II (Kansas City)

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves : What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Construction Manager II, we'll count on you to :

• Prepare the Project Management Plan of Construction Management Plan
• Assist the Project Manager, Other Construction Managers, Resident Project Representative, and / or Construction Engineers with all facets of project execution such as, develop procedures for executing construction contract administration such activities including document, change, time, cost, quality and safety management, and implement procedures in coordination with the project team
• Perform additional construction management activities, including development procurement - construction schedules, construction subcontract scopes, review of subcontract terms and conditions, performance of constructability and value engineering reviews, construction estimating and schedule reviews, and project construction performance presentations
• Administer and manage construction activities
• Monitor progress of the overall design as related to construction requirements
• Perform value engineering and constructability reviews
• Coordinate local bidding efforts for quotes obtained in the field
• Assist in procurement of purchase orders and subcontract packages
• Coordinate document management
• Review or coordinate, expedite and reviewing construction submittals including shop drawings and pay applications
• Prepare, issue and negotiate Change Orders
• Review and analyze baseline and updated construction schedules
• Control the project budget and schedule
• Coordinate and manage project quality assurance and control, and inspection services
• Verify subcontractor compliance with the Health and Safety Program through communication and inspections
• Prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, and daily, weekly, and monthly progress, budget, and schedule management reports
• Coordinate local bidding efforts
• Take responsibility for project setup and temporary facilities
• Plan, Schedule, and coordinate construction procurements, and supervise field construction activities involving projects related to Building Engineering Services, Hospitals, Data Centers, Civil Infrastructure, and water / wastewater facilities
• Perform routine assignments requiring application of spreadsheets, databases and scheduling software
• Work independently on small projects, or support more-senior staff on larger, more complex projects
• Maintain accurate daily record of construction site activity and produce required reports on progress, safety, quality, schedule, and budget status
• Coordinate with other project team groups such as design, procurement and accounting
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Work may require 50% to 100% travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections outside of the Kansas City Area
• Possibility for Long term project assignments
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic / Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Industry

Construction, Project Controls & Design / Build

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jun 16, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.