Project Manager

Vortex Companies; Iowa; In loco; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Budgeting

Scheduling

Resource planning

Reading plans

Problem solving

Safety-focused

Multitasking

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

NetSuite

Project management software

Descrizione del lavoro

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? The Vortex Companies, LLC delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day!

We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure.

At Vortex, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do. If you like a fast-paced environment, a team structure that provides support, training, and development,

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful execution of construction projects from award through completion. This role oversees project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and field execution while serving as the primary liaison between customers, field operations, subcontractors, and company leadership.

Working closely with Superintendents, Foremen, and Operations, the Project Manager ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company quality standards. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, financially minded, and experienced managing multiple construction projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• 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

Field & Client Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact between field crews, customers, subcontractors, and management
• Provide leadership and support to Superintendents and field personnel
• Conduct jobsite visits to monitor progress, quality, and safety
• Build strong customer relationships and address project issues promptly

Quality, Safety & Reporting

• Promote compliance with company safety policies and OSHA requirements
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and contract specifications
• Review daily reports, timecards, production logs, and project documentation
• Prepare project updates, forecasts, and status reports
• Identify opportunities to improve project performance and operational efficiency

General Responsibilities

• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate effectively with field and office teams
• Travel to project sites as needed (up to 50%)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

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

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with budgeting, job costing, scheduling, and resource planning
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; NetSuite or project management software experience is a plus
• Ability to read construction plans and specifications
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Safety-focused with experience working in field environments
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities

Benefits - we offer a competitive total compensation package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, income protection insurance, off the job accident insurance, PTO and more!

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.