Construction Project Manager — Field & Office Leadership

Vortex Companies; Iowa; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Vortex Companies, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead the successful execution of construction projects from award to completion. You will plan, schedule, budget, allocate resources, and serve as the main liaison between customers, field operations, subcontractors, and leadership.

Ideal candidates are organized, financially minded, proactive, and experienced managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Travel up to 50% may be required to sites and meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of construction project management experience.
• Experience with underground utilities, trenchless rehabilitation, or heavy civil construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects from startup through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and project logistics.
• Monitor project progress and proactively resolve issues impacting schedule or budget.
• Review project contracts, plans, specifications, and change orders.
• Participate in project meetings, site walks, and customer coordination.
• Monitor project budgets, job costs, forecasting, and profitability.
• Review and approve invoices, change orders, and project billing.
• Track labor, equipment, and material costs.
• Coordinate with Accounting to ensure accurate project reporting and invoicing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Budgeting

Scheduling

Resource planning

Reading plans

Problem solving

Safety-focused

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

NetSuite

Project management software

Job description

Vortex Companies, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead the successful execution of construction projects from award to completion. You will plan, schedule, budget, allocate resources, and serve as the main liaison between customers, field operations, subcontractors, and leadership.

Ideal candidates are organized, financially minded, proactive, and experienced managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Travel up to 50% may be required to sites and meetings.