Construction Project Manager – Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI (with 25% travel)
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our growing team. As part of Kalahari Construction, you will oversee large-scale commercial and hospitality construction projects from concept through completion. With four expansive resorts operating across the U.S. and a fifth underway, we need an experienced leader to ensure our ambitious projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Responsibilities:
- Contract Administration: Oversee bid processes, prepare contract documents, ensure compliance with submittals, and manage project closeout.
- Cost Management: Control project costs, including estimates, forecasts, pay requests, change orders, and financial reporting to stay within the owner's budget.
- Schedule Management: Develop and maintain project schedules, resolving conflicts and ensuring timely delivery of subcontractors and materials.
- Quality Management: Inspect construction progress to guarantee that design objectives are met, coordinating with design and construction teams to uphold quality standards.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience working for a general contractor or construction management firm, with at least 5 years in a Project Manager (or higher) role.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field is preferred, though relevant experience may substitute.
- Demonstrated success as the lead project manager on at least five large-scale commercial projects ($5MM+), from ground-up construction to completion (tenant improvement projects do not qualify).
- Deep understanding of contracting methods, ability to manage design and construction processes, and familiarity with self-performing work.
- Strong knowledge of construction software such as Procore, Timberline, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and other industry tools.
- Ability to clearly communicate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
Additional Benefits:
- Promotion from within and career development opportunities.
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits, including 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off, wellness days, and exclusive resort benefits.
- Salary based on experience.
Company Mission
We promise to deliver products and services beyond expectations.
Recruiting Vision
We understand that the individual is the most important element in the recruitment process. In mirroring the spirit of the brand, we promise authenticity, curiosity, honesty, timeliness, and follow-through. Whether a current opening exists or not, relationship building is critical to the success of our company.
A Sampling of Our Benefits
Our team enjoys a comprehensive and attractive benefits plan:
- Promotion from within
- Mental, Financial, Physical, Work/Life and Career wellness initiatives
- Educational opportunities
- Full and varied benefit package available for full-time associates
- 401(k) with company match
- Appreciation days, parties, and retention programs
- Paid time off, dedicated wellness days and holiday pay
- Discounts and resort benefits
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions frequently receives awards and accolades for taking care of its associates and our guests. Recognition includes Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers, Condé Nast Traveler’s #1 World’s Coolest Indoor Waterparks, Best Family-Friendly Meeting Hotel and Resort in Smart Meeting’s Smart Stars Awards, Parents’ Magazine Kids’ Travel Award Winner, and TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards.
Current locations include Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (2000); Sandusky, Ohio (2005); Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania (2015); Round Rock, Texas (2020) and Spotsylvania County, Virginia (2026).
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an equal opportunity employer.
