ACME Constructors

Sr. Project Manager

Come join a community of empowered owners (ESOP) while overseeing a growing pipeline of industrial, manufacturing, and food & beverage projects across the St. Louis region and the Midwest!

ABOUT ACME CONSTRUCTORS

Since 1947, ACME Constructors (“ACME”) has provided self-performing, high-quality industrial solutions to Fortune 500 and privately held companies across a wide array of automotive, manufacturing, chemical, and other industries.

With three locations across Missouri (St. Louis, Columbia, Cape Girardeau), ACME proudly manages 700+ projects per year, ranging up to $30M in size and made possible through the partnership of 200+ highly skilled union team members. ACME’s client-focused approach includes an unending dedication to safety, superior project management, one of a kind self-perform construction, and a commitment to retain the best skilled craftspeople in the industry.

As a 100% employee-owned and managed entity (ESOP), ACME’s ownership structure fosters a deep sense of community, promotes and rewards collaboration, and reflects the core values upon which ACME’s success is based. ACME’s employees represent a family of customer-driven, positive, and hardworking individuals who work tirelessly to support successful project outcomes and embrace an entrepreneurial spirit to achieve company profitability.

Visit us online and watch us work at www.acmeconstructors.com

YOUR ROLE AS SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Reporting to ACME’s Project Director, you will serve as a key project leader within ACME’s overall organization and join a close-knit team committed to client success and construction project excellence.

COME “WOW” OUR CLIENT BASE [Client Service] – Within the DNA of every senior leader at ACME is a client-centric mentality, explaining our high level of repeat client requests. Navigating project challenges and resolving issues in a productive and positive manner to ensure ongoing value and project success is expected. You will lead weekly project progress meetings to address safety, scheduling, material availability, submittals, changes and delays, legal and risk management issues. You will review monthly project reports, approve vendor invoices and timesheets, and maintain all labor and material data for project control and analysis.

ENJOY A WIDE BASE OF MARKETS & PROJECTS [Project Diversity + Estimation/Management] – ACME is uniquely positioned to support full design projects, equipment installation and steel erection across the automotive, bulk handling, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, power, industrial and chemical markets. You will make critical decisions regarding project cost, scope, quality, safety, and scheduling. You will ensure adherence to schedule and budget, communicate proactively, and visit client job sites to ensure project compliance, safety, and staffing.

MAKE A LOCAL COMMUNITY IMPACT [Culture + Collaboration] – ACME’s impact doesn’t end with project completion. We value the communities in which we work and live. From providing tornado support in the St. Louis region to individual charitable match gifts, our employee owners are motivated to make a difference. ACME’s investment in field employees, safety, technology, equipment, and training opportunities enable our team members to give their best to clients and communities.

GROW WITH US [Relationship Development + Market Growth] – ACME’s success is your success. As a face and voice of ACME in the local region, you will be on the front lines of client relationships with an ability to expand ACME’s impact and market growth. Representing ACME in an ethical and professional manner, you will build deep trusted client relationships that attract repeat project requests and engage with a wide base of regional stakeholders that help expand ACME’s regional market and referral base.

WHY JOIN ACME?

• JOIN A COMMUNITY OF EMPLOYEE OWNERS – As an employee-owned company, we foster a “team first” mentality. When employees have a stake in the company’s performance and profits, they are motivated to go above and beyond for the company and its clients. ACME employees feel an increased sense of responsibility and accountability, they are fully invested and committed to the company’s ongoing success.
• FIND CORE VALUES THAT MEAN SOMETHING – ACME is driven by a strong set of core values that looks beyond the short-term bottom line. ACME values curiosity and openness, respect and collaboration, dedication to excellence, and, most importantly, permission to take ownership and to do the right thing for clients and customers in all instances!
• IMPACT YOUR COMMUNITY/EXPLORE DIVERSE PROJECTS – ACME offers a wide variety of clients and a diverse set of project types. As a vertically integrated organization, Anvil Engineering leads with design, TNT Fabrication produces the materials and ACME Constructors brings it to life.
• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS – ACME offers a competitive base salary and annual bonus tied to individual and company goals. Every employee participates in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). ACME also offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits; paid time off plus holidays; vehicle and cell phone allowance; a matching 401k plan, and charitable gift matching.

IS THIS A MATCH FOR YOU?

• You have an entrepreneurial spirit – You enjoy putting innovation to work and finding creative and cost-effective solutions for clients. You think holistically about projects and have an ability to flex between strategic and tactical priorities. You are forward thinking and up to date on current technology and changes in the industry.
• You bring strong project & people management experience – You bring 5-10+ years of progressive experience in project management on self-perform construction. You are well versed in the complexities of estimation, preconstruction, project planning and operational execution for $5-10M projects. You have a progressive and innovative attitude towards people, safety, and compliance and proactively assume responsibility for project results.
• You love building trusted relationships – You build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. You have an ability to connect with people at all levels and believe each team member makes a difference. You bring a genuine, solutions-based approach to client service and issue resolution that aligns with ACME’s company values. You communicate transparently with frequency and clarity.
• You have a four year degree or related field experience in industrial construction project management.
• You bring strong technology skills, including proficiency in project management software platforms and ERP systems. Experience with Procore a plus!

READY TO APPLY?

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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!