We Love to Build — People, Teams, and Futures

At Koehn Construction Services, we’re builders at heart. But for us, building means more than projects or structures — it’s about people.

We build teams that trust each other, processes that create excellence, and careers that have meaning. We believe in doing the right thing, delivering on our word, and solving problems with creativity and grit.

Our Core Values guide everything we do:

• Gets It Done – We take ownership and follow through.
• Dependable – Our word matters. You can count on us.
• Acts with Integrity – We do what’s right, even when no one’s watching.
• Problem Solver – We lean into challenges and find a way forward.

These aren’t just company values — they’re the traits we look for in every person who joins our team. Because when people who share these values come together, incredible things happen.

Our Purpose — We Love to Build — is more than a statement; it’s a way of life. We build opportunity, leadership, and a better future for our people and the communities we serve.

If you’re the kind of person who’s never satisfied with the status quo, who wants to grow, lead, and make a difference, there’s a place for you here.

Join us — and help us build what’s next.

Role Summary

The Senior Project Manager oversees complex construction projects and provides leadership in budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor negotiation, and billing accuracy. The role ensures project teams are aligned, risks are reduced, and all project requirements meet KCS standards for quality, safety, client satisfaction, and operational efficiency. The Senior Project Manager supports project teams by driving accountability, making high‑level decisions, and maintaining client relationships.

Core Responsibilities

LMA

• Leads and guides project teams with clear expectations and accountability.

• Provides coaching and development to Project Managers and project staff.

• Ensures project standards, processes, and documentation requirements are followed consistently.

Project Setup & Assignment

• Oversees project team assignments based on capacity, experience, and project demands.

• Ensures proper project setup including budgets, schedules, and key project documents.

• Confirms the project team fully understands scope, client expectations, and operational priorities.

Large Budget Decisions

• Reviews major budget assumptions and validates financial decisions during buyout.

• Approves significant cost changes that impact overall project profitability.

• Ensures budget alignment with client goals, project constraints, and company standards.

Sub/Vendor Negotiation

• Oversees major subcontractor and vendor negotiations on large or complex scopes.

• Ensures subcontract pricing, qualifications, and schedule expectations support project strategy.

• Provides guidance to PMs in resolving subcontractor issues related to performance or compliance.

Billings

• Leads the monthly billing process for complex projects ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Verifies alignment between cost projections, work-in-place, and billing amounts.

• Supports PMs in communicating billing expectations and resolving discrepancies.

Key Measurables

• Portfolio profitability and financial performance

• Schedule adherence on portfolios

• Subcontractor and vendor relations

• Billing accuracy and timeliness

• Client satisfaction and project delivery quality

• Monthly revenue targets

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field required, with eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressive experience managing complex commercial and industrial construction projects. Qualified candidates must demonstrate the following:

• End-to-end project ownership, including budget development, cost forecasting, margin protection, subcontractor procurement, change management, schedule control, and accountability for final project financial outcomes.

• Proven leadership of project teams, including mentoring Project Managers and coordinating effectively with Superintendents, Pre-Construction, Operations, and Finance.

• Demonstrated ability to manage owner, architect, engineer, and internal stakeholder relationships while protecting the Company’s position and long-term client partnerships.

• Sound judgment and decisive problem-solving in high-risk or ambiguous situations, with the ability to escalate appropriately and resolve issues independently when required.