Project Manager

Kalahari Development is a division of Kalahari Resorts & Conventions which acts as an internal construction management firm. The Development team is responsible for taking project ideas from the Executive team and managing them through the entire design & construction process. This includes new site development and ground-up construction projects as well as remodeling projects and large-scale facilities maintenance projects.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions currently has four operating properties making up approximately 6 million total square feet of facilities currently under management. These properties are spread out at locations across the country with plans for continued growth and development. The person in the Project Manager position will be based out of a single primary location but must be willing to travel at least 25% of their time.

We are inviting you to apply for our Project Manager position. In this position, you would be expected to: manage projects by ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, with limited direction and oversight from current development team personnel. Additionally, you'll prepare high level estimates based on conceptual or schematic level drawings, prepare and review contracts for design, construction, and procurement services, manage the closeout process, review invoices and pay applications prior to payment. You'll also be Inspecting construction in progress to ensure the design objectives are being met and schedules are being maintained, be reviewing RFI's in conjunction with design team partners to ensure the best interests of the Owner are being met during the construction process.

With this position, we do require a background of:

• Microsoft Project scheduling software, RS Means estimating software, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or other typical construction industry software programs is a plus, but not required

• 10 years of construction management experience


• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management (or related field) is a plus, but not required if the Director of Development feels the applicants experience is appropriate to handle the job duties


• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications

• Experience with multiple different types of contracting and project delivery methods

• Ability to solicit pricing for potential projects by organizing bid documents, creating RFP's, assembling qualified bidder's lists, reviewing bids/proposals, and organizing results of bids received for presentation


• Ability to interact and communicate clearly with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and resort operations personnel while maintaining the highest professional standards

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:

• Above-industry average compensation


• 40-hour work week always available


• 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 and holiday pay


• Discounts and resort perks

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions frequently receives awards and accolades for taking care of its associates and our guests. Recognition includesForbesAmerica's Best Midsize Employers, Condé Nast Traveler's #1 World's Coolest Indoor Waterparks, Best Family-Friendly Meeting Hotel and Resort inSmart Meeting's Smart Stars Awards,Parents' MagazineKids' Travel Award Winner and TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards.

Current locations include Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (2000), Sandusky, Ohio (2005), Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania (2015) and Round Rock, Texas (2020).

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions is an equal opportunity employer.