Project Manager

Rasmussen Mechanical Services; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Rasmussen Mechanical Services in Council Bluffs, IA seeks a Project Manager to lead mechanical construction projects from kickoff to close-out. You will own the project, coordinating with estimators, sales engineers, and field teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Limited estimating and sales responsibilities are included.

Split between office planning and job sites, the role emphasizes hands-on execution, safety, quality, and client communication to maintain long-term partnerships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in mechanical construction or related technical field
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience
• Strong project management fundamentals: scheduling, budgeting, scope management, change orders, close-out
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and submittals
• Comfort coordinating across field teams, subcontractors, vendors, and customers
• Valid driver's license; able to pass pre-employment drug screen

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical construction projects from kickoff through close-out
• Own project from contract turnover to final close-out
• Collaborate with estimators, sales engineers, and field teams
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and progress billings
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs; coordinate with customers on status

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Blueprint reading

Communication

Team coordination

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/industrial engineering

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

EXPLORE CAREERS AT RASMUSSEN MECHANICAL SERVICES

Rasmussen Mechanical Services 1.29K subscribers

Join a family-owned company that values its employees above all else. With over 50 years of experience in commercial and industrial equipment, we've grown from a two-person team to 10 locations, 10 departments, and over 200 technicians across the Midwest—built for the long haul.

Rasmussen Mechanical Services | Council Bluffs, IA

Since 1970, Rasmussen Mechanical Services has been a family-owned mechanical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers across the Midwest and Rocky Mountains. We've grown to over 200 people across seven locations, but we've kept the small-company feel that's made people stay with us for 20, 30, even 37 years.

We're hiring a Project Manager based in our Council Bluffs, IA office to lead mechanical construction projects from kickoff through close-out.

The Role

This is a true project manager role focused on planning, executing, and delivering mechanical construction projects on time, on budget, and to the standards our customers expect. You'll own the project from contract turnover through final close-out, working alongside our estimators, sales engineers, and field teams. This role includes limited estimating and sales responsibilities — our sales engineers handle selling and estimating; you focus on getting the work done right.

A typical week might include:

• Reviewing assigned projects in detail — scope, schedule, budget, and contractual obligations


• Walking job sites to plan execution, coordinate logistics, and resolve field questions


• Scheduling crews, materials, and subcontractors to keep projects moving efficiently


• Managing the project budget, approving invoices, processing change orders, and directing progress billings


• Reviewing shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs


• Coordinating with customers on project status, schedule changes, and resolution of issues


• Maintaining the job file — purchase orders, subcontracts, schedule of values, and close‑out documentation

Why People Stay at RMS

• Family-owned, and it shows. The Rasmussens are still here. Leadership is accessible, decisions get made quickly, and people get treated like people.


• Real career growth. Many of our managers and directors started as project managers or in the field. If you put in the work, there's room to grow.


• The full toolbox. With ten specialized departments under one roof. HVAC, boilers, mechanical construction, controls, reliability, and more — you'll work on projects that span the full scope of mechanical contracting.


• Industry-leading pay and benefits, plus a culture that takes work-life balance seriously.

What You Bring

Standard path:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in mechanical systems, construction, or a related technical field


• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent hands‑on professional experience


• Strong project management fundamentals — scheduling, budgeting, scope management, change orders, close-out


• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and submittals


• Comfortable coordinating across field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and customers


• Valid driver's license; able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen

We're also open to recent graduates with meaningful project management internship experience. If you've completed an internship in construction, mechanical, or industrial project management — where you actually owned a piece of a project, not just shadowed — and you have a technical degree and the right work ethic, we'll train you up. We'd rather invest in the right person early than wait for a perfect 5‑year resume.

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical field


• Internship experience (paid or for‑credit) in project management — preferably with a contractor, construction firm, or industrial company


• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable working with technical drawings and field teams


• Eager to learn, willing to spend time on job sites, and ready to grow into a full PM role

Skills That Make You Great in This Role

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills — you can manage multiple projects without dropping the ball


• Excellent written and verbal communication


• Good people skills — works closely with management, field crews, vendors, subcontractors, and customers


• Technical aptitude — can read blueprints, interpret specifications, and learn new systems quickly


• Computer literacy with office products and project management software


• Willingness to keep learning — new methods, new technology, new ways to do the work better


• Familiarity with mechanical piping including steam distribution, natural gas distribution, heating/process hot water systems, etc.

Working Conditions

Split between office (planning, documentation, coordination) and job sites (walks, field coordination, customer meetings). Some travel with occasional overnight stays as projects require. You'll need to be able to lift 25–30 lbs, navigate active construction sites safely, and communicate clearly in writing and in person.

I started here as a Service Coordinator and have grown into the Project Manager role. One of the things I appreciate most about Rasmussen Mechanical Services is the trust and autonomy they give employees. You’re empowered to make decisions and take ownership of your work without being micromanaged. Leadership is approachable, and the open‑door policy isn’t just talk—it’s real. Whether you need advice or want to bounce ideas off someone, there’s always support. It’s a place where hard work is recognized, and you truly feel valued as part of the team.

ALLY - EVENT COORDINATOR

This is a great place to work. Though the company has grown, it still has the “small family owned” feeling. The owners are present, management is positive and helpful and everyone is willing to help each other out. “Fun” is a core value of RMS and it shows. They’ve got games and a golf simulator in their recreation room and are consistently hosting employee pizza parties, lunches, golf outings, etc.

The building is brand new and has a very modern vibe with private offices and open community gathering space.Fully outfitted gym open 24/7 is a HUGE plus, too.

RYAN - PROJECT MANAGER

I’ve been with Rasmussen Mechanical Services for 9 years, and and what stands out the most is the company’s commitment to a good work‑life balance. In my role I have the flexibility to manage my responsibilities while still making time for what matters outside of work. The leadership here understands that people need both support and freedom to succeed. RMS has given me the freedom to learn, grow and succeed with support and direction when I needed it. It’s a place where integrity isn’t just a word—it’s how we do business every day.

GAIL - MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

I’ve worked here for almost 37 years and helped Rasmussen grow from a handful of employees to over 200 at 7 locations. From the beginning, quality service to the customer was how we strengthened those relationships. Keeping that mindset is how we’ll continue to grow. When I started Erv Rasmussen and I ran several service calls every hour of the day and holidays. He would be very proud to see what Rasmussen has become.

TIM - DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE PROJECTS

I started at Rasmussen Mechanical Services as a technician and, over time, transitioned into project management before stepping into my current role as Director of Corporate Projects. Hard work is noticed, and if you’re willing to put in the effort, there’s no limit to where you can go. The Rasmussen’s truly supports career development, giving employees the tools, training, and trust to take on bigger roles. It’s a place where you can build a long‑term career, not just a job.

NICOLE - LOCATION MANAGER

I’ve worked at Rasmussen Mechanical Services for over 20 years, and what I enjoy most is its family‑owned culture that treats you like family. Rasmussen provides growth opportunities, which I’ve experienced firsthand throughout my career. I’ve worked in accounting, recruiting, and now as a location manager. It’s a company that values its employees and customers while fostering a fun atmosphere. The support and camaraderie make it a place you enjoy coming to every day.