About the job

 

Why Join ACME Constructors?

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At ACME, you’re not just managing projects — you’re leading critical industrial construction work from planning through close‑out, with full ownership of safety, schedule, budget, and client outcomes. As a 100% employee‑owned company, your leadership directly contributes to your long‑term financial future.

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You’ll be part of our Cape Girardeau‑based team, delivering projects for local and regional clients while working alongside experienced field crews, superintendents, and support staff who live and work in the same community.

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What we offer our Project Managers:

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• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Build wealth through company performance and long‑term retirement value. ESOP contributions that average approximately 17% of total cash compensation (base pay + bonus) based on company performance.

• Competitive Compensation: Starting from $105,000 annually, based on experience, plus annual performance‑based bonus potential.

• Weekly pay periods.

• Travel + Phone Allowance: ACME’s compensation package offers well over $15,000 annually in additional benefits to support Project Managers with cell phone and travel expenses (fuel/vehicle), subject to annual variances.

• Paid Time Off: ACME provides 21 days of paid holidays and PTO each year, with an increase at 5+ years of service.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• 100% Employer‑Paid Healthcare for Employees: Comprehensive medical, prescription, Teladoc, dental, and vision benefits through the St. Louis–Kansas City Carpenters Regional Health Plan at no cost for employees and partial cost for family coverage. The plan covers 100% in‑network routine preventive care for employees and dependents.

• 401(k) with 4% employer match

• Employer‑paid Life, AD&D, Short‑Term, and Long‑Term Disability

• Voluntary Accident Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Stability with Growth: A long‑established company continuing to invest in people, systems, and safety.

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ESOP contributions vary year to year based on company performance.

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Your Impact as a Project Manager

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As a Project Manager, you are accountable for the planning, coordination, and successful delivery of industrial construction projects from preconstruction through close‑out. You serve as the central point of leadership for clients, subcontractors, field teams, and internal partners — ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Lead all phases of assigned construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and documentation.

• Partner closely with superintendents, project engineers, estimators, and subcontractors to drive execution.

• Maintain strong client relationships through clear, proactive communication.

• Track costs, forecast project performance, and ensure financial objectives are met.

• Oversee subcontractor procurement and performance.

• Conduct site visits and project review meetings to monitor progress, quality, and safety.

• Identify risks early and resolve issues with a solution‑oriented mindset.

• Champion a safety‑first culture, ensuring compliance with OSHA and ACME safety standards.

• Mentor and develop project engineers and support staff.

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What You’ll Bring

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent hands‑on experience.

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.

• Proven success managing industrial construction projects.

• Strong working knowledge of construction scheduling, cost control, and contract administration.

• Proficiency with project management and construction software such as Procore, CMiC, Microsoft Project, and Bluebeam.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to active job sites.

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Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30‑hour certification.

• PMP or similar project management credential.

• Experience managing self‑perform work.

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Who We Are — About ACME Constructors

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Since 1947, ACME Constructors has been a trusted leader in self‑perform industrial construction, serving Fortune 500 and privately held clients across manufacturing, automotive, chemical, and other industries.

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We complete 700+ projects annually across Missouri, with offices in St. Louis, Columbia, and Cape Girardeau. Safety, quality, and accountability are not slogans here — they are how we operate every day.

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As a 100% employee‑owned organization, ACME is built on shared success, collaboration, and ownership mentality. Our teams are customer‑driven, positive, hardworking, and proud of the work they deliver.

 

READY TO APPLY?

 

To apply, take the next step and share your resume with us. All inquiries, resumes and referrals shared are held in strict confidence. For questions and more information, contact careers@acmeconstructors.com.

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ACME is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome differences in form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply-we look forward to hearing from you!

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