Construction Project Manager

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company 401(k) match

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. seeks a Senior Project Manager in Des Moines to lead multifamily construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will own project profitability, scheduling, safety, quality, and subcontractor performance while collaborating with owners, architects, and clients to drive successful outcomes. Ideal candidates bring 5–10+ years of PM experience, a track record in $20M-$50M multifamily builds, and strong CPM scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience managing projects in the $20M-$50M range.
• Multifamily construction experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of CPM scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control.
• Subcontractor procurement and management; contract and change-order negotiation.
• Experience working directly with owners and clients; effective leadership and communication.
• A four-year construction-related degree is preferred; equivalent training/experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, contract documents, scheduling, productivity analysis, equipment utilization, and project cash-flow management.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall execution and financial performance of assigned projects.
• Oversee projects ranging from $20M-$50M; manage preconstruction to closeout.
• Develop and manage budgets, cost controls, and forecast projections.
• Administer CPM scheduling and schedule management; manage subcontractor procurement and negotiations.
• Oversee contracts, change orders, and payment applications; monitor cash flow.
• Ensure quality control, safety coordination, and project closeout; address warranty issues and owner follow-up.

Skills

CPM scheduling

Budgeting

Forecasting

Subcontractor management

Contract negotiations

Change orders

Owner relations

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Construction documents software

Job description

Lead $20M-$50M Projects | Multifamily Construction | High-Visibility Leadership Role

If you're a construction Project Manager who is ready to run the project-not just manage pieces of it-this is the opportunity to take the wheel.

A well-established and growing commercial general contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major construction projects from preconstruction through final closeout.

This is a true project leadership position with responsibility for profitability, schedule, safety, quality, subcontractor performance, client satisfaction, and the overall success of the job.

We're especially interested in Project Managers with multifamily construction experience who have successfully led projects ranging from $20 million to $50 million.

Why This Opportunity?

This isn't a position where you'll spend your day updating spreadsheets while someone else makes the decisions.

You'll have ownership.

You'll work directly with executives, superintendents, project engineers, subcontractors, owners, architects, and clients to drive projects from concept to completion.

You'll also have the opportunity to participate in preconstruction, estimating, client presentations, contract negotiations, and business development- giving you exposure well beyond traditional project management.

For someone looking to continue progressing toward Project Executive or senior operations leadership, this is the kind of experience that builds that path.

What You'll Own

As Senior Project Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall execution and financial performance of assigned projects.

You'll lead:

Projects ranging from approximately $20M-$50M

Preconstruction-to-field project transitions

Project budgets and cost controls

CPM scheduling and schedule management

Subcontractor procurement and negotiations

Owner and subcontractor contracts

Change orders and change management

Monthly forecasting and cost projections

Payment applications and project cash flow

Quality control

Project safety coordination

Claims prevention and resolution

Project closeout and punch lists

Warranty issues and owner follow-up

You'll partner closely with the Project Superintendent to determine the manpower, equipment, materials, sequencing, and construction methods necessary to deliver the project safely, profitably, and on schedule.

More Than Project Management

The strongest candidates understand that great construction PMs are also businesspeople.

You'll have responsibility for the financial health of your projects, including:

Budget management

Cost forecasting

Monthly progress reporting

Billing and collections

Maintaining positive project cash flow

Subcontractor payments

Cost-to-complete projections

Contract compliance

Identifying and mitigating potential claims

You'll know where your project stands financially-not just where it stands on the schedule.

Preconstruction & Client Exposure

You'll also have opportunities to participate in the front end of projects, including:

Constructability reviews

Scheduling

General conditions

Manpower planning

Equipment requirements

This is an excellent opportunity for a PM who wants greater visibility into how projects are won, structured, executed, and made profitable.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced commercial construction professional with a track record of successfully managing significant projects.

Ideal experience includes:

5-10+ years of construction project management experience

Experience managing projects in the $20M-$50M range

Multifamily construction experience strongly preferred

Strong understanding of CPM scheduling

Budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control experience

Subcontractor procurement and management

Contract and change-order negotiation

Experience working directly with owners and clients

Strong leadership and communication skills

A four-year construction-related degree is preferred; however, equivalent technical training and significant construction experience will also be considered.

Knowledge of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, contract documents, construction operations, scheduling, productivity analysis, equipment utilization, and project cash-flow management is important.

Who Will Thrive Here?

This opportunity should appeal to someone who can walk onto a project and confidently say:

"This is my job, and I'm responsible for making it successful."

You understand the drawings and contracts.

You know the numbers.

You can manage a superintendent without trying to be the superintendent.

You can negotiate with subcontractors.

You can sit across the table from an owner.

And when a project inevitably throws a curveball, you're the person people look to for the solution.

The company offers a competitive benefits package including:

• 401(k)
• Company 401(k) match
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program