Construction Manager Jobs in Kansas
Construction Manager jobs in Kansas are in steady demand, concentrated in commercial construction, infrastructure, and industrial development with hiring at every level from project superintendent to senior program manager. The busiest markets are Wichita, Kansas City (including the Kansas side), and Topeka, where firms like Westar Energy parent Evergy, Dondlinger & Sons Construction, and the Kansas Department of Transportation anchor consistent hiring. The specialties drawing the most attention right now are civil infrastructure, healthcare facility construction, and industrial plant work. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead estimating, budgeting, planning, and preconstruction efforts for commercial construction projects throughout the Kansas City metro area. This position will oversee projects from initial pursuit through preconstruction and ensure a smooth transition to the operations team.
Responsibilities- Lead preconstruction efforts from project pursuit through turnover to operations.
- Prepare conceptual estimates, detailed budgets, cost analyses, and project pricing.
- Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify scope requirements and potential gaps.
- Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
- Manage preconstruction efforts across design-build, CMAR, negotiated, select bid, and hard bid projects.
- Conduct constructability reviews and identify value engineering opportunities.
- Develop bid packages, solicit subcontractor and vendor proposals, and analyze pricing.
- Identify cost risks, scope gaps, scheduling issues, and constructability challenges early in the process.
- Assist with procurement planning, project phasing, scheduling, and site logistics.
- Work closely with project management and field teams to ensure a successful transition into construction.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Help improve preconstruction processes, estimating procedures, and best practices.
Requirements
- 5+ years of preconstruction experience required.
- 10+ years of commercial construction experience preferred.
- Strong commercial estimating, budgeting, cost planning, and pricing experience.
- Experience with multiple delivery methods, including design-build, CMAR, negotiated, select bid, and hard bid.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Experience developing bid packages and evaluating subcontractor and vendor proposals.
- Strong knowledge of constructability, value engineering, procurement, and project planning.
- Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
- Must be located in or able to reliably commute to Lenexa, KS / the Kansas City metro area.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Long-term career growth with a stable and growing organization.
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
- Diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects.
- Direct access to company leadership and key decision-makers.
- Strong pipeline of upcoming projects.
- Opportunity to have a direct impact on project planning, estimating, and overall project success.
We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead estimating, budgeting, planning, and preconstruction efforts for commercial construction projects throughout the Kansas City metro area. This position will oversee projects from initial pursuit through preconstruction and ensure a smooth transition to the operations team.
Responsibilities- Lead preconstruction efforts from project pursuit through turnover to operations.
- Prepare conceptual estimates, detailed budgets, cost analyses, and project pricing.
- Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to identify scope requirements and potential gaps.
- Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams.
- Manage preconstruction efforts across design-build, CMAR, negotiated, select bid, and hard bid projects.
- Conduct constructability reviews and identify value engineering opportunities.
- Develop bid packages, solicit subcontractor and vendor proposals, and analyze pricing.
- Identify cost risks, scope gaps, scheduling issues, and constructability challenges early in the process.
- Assist with procurement planning, project phasing, scheduling, and site logistics.
- Work closely with project management and field teams to ensure a successful transition into construction.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design professionals, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Help improve preconstruction processes, estimating procedures, and best practices.
Requirements
- 5+ years of preconstruction experience required.
- 10+ years of commercial construction experience preferred.
- Strong commercial estimating, budgeting, cost planning, and pricing experience.
- Experience with multiple delivery methods, including design-build, CMAR, negotiated, select bid, and hard bid.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Experience developing bid packages and evaluating subcontractor and vendor proposals.
- Strong knowledge of constructability, value engineering, procurement, and project planning.
- Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
- Must be located in or able to reliably commute to Lenexa, KS / the Kansas City metro area.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Long-term career growth with a stable and growing organization.
- Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
- Diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects.
- Direct access to company leadership and key decision-makers.
- Strong pipeline of upcoming projects.
- Opportunity to have a direct impact on project planning, estimating, and overall project success.
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What Kansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction manager jobs across Kansas.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field required
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification expected by most Kansas employers
- Five or more years of field experience managing commercial or industrial construction projects
- Proficiency in project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Bluebeam
- Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, budgets, and schedules simultaneously
- PMP or CCM credential preferred for senior roles with state or municipal clients
Construction Manager Jobs in Kansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction manager in Kansas?
Kansas does not issue a state-specific construction manager license, but most employers require a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture along with field experience. The Certified Construction Manager credential from the Construction Management Association of America is widely recognized by Kansas public agencies and large general contractors. Many candidates build their path through project engineer or superintendent roles before stepping into full construction manager responsibility.
Which companies hire construction managers in Kansas?
Kansas construction manager roles are posted by ZERNCO, The Waldinger Corporation, and Koch and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Kansas's mix of highway and infrastructure projects, healthcare facility expansions, and industrial manufacturing sites keeps a broad range of general contractors and owner-operators hiring year-round.
Which Kansas cities have the most construction manager jobs?
Wichita, Kansas City, and Lenexa have the most construction manager openings in Kansas. Wichita leads because of its large aerospace manufacturing facilities and ongoing commercial development, Kansas City draws volume from cross-border corporate campuses and infrastructure programs, and Topeka sees consistent openings tied to state government construction contracts and healthcare facility projects.
Are there remote construction manager jobs in Kansas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 25% of construction manager openings tied to Kansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects how hands-on the role typically is. The portions of the work most likely to be done off-site are pre-construction planning, bidding, scheduling, and owner reporting rather than day-to-day field oversight.
How can I get hired as a construction manager in Kansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a project engineer or field engineer role with a mid-size Kansas general contractor, where you work directly under a construction manager on live projects. Firms like Dondlinger & Sons and regional contractors working on KDOT highway programs regularly bring on early-career candidates with a construction management or civil engineering degree. Earning your OSHA 30-Hour certification before you apply and building a portfolio from internship or co-op work gives you a clear edge in interviews.
Where can I find and apply to construction manager jobs in Kansas?
You can find and apply to construction manager jobs in Kansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kansas openings. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and target area, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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