Project Manager

O'Brien Construction; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

O’Brien Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead project teams from estimating through close-out for a ground-up project in Bettendorf, IA with future work across Iowa.

The role emphasizes schedule control, budget oversight, and technical direction to ensure quality and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include coordinating with owners, clients, and design professionals, maintaining plans and contracts, and driving safety, cost control, and timely progression of

Qualifications

• High school required; Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience and knowledge of construction activities (scheduling, cost control, project accounting, logistics, management).
• Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and self motivation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible working style.
• Competitive salary and benefits including eligibility for bonus programs, PTO, tuition reimbursement and career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining an in depth and thorough knowledge of project plans, specs, requirements and contracts.
• Managing the project schedule to ensure progress toward milestones.
• Acting as primary contact and company representative for Owners, clients, and owners reps.
• Ensuring safe work practices and compliance with federal and state safety rules.
• Reviewing subcontractor proposals and awarding work based on quality and cost.
• Ensuring subcontractor performance and contract compliance.
• Communicating with architects, engineers and required professionals.
• Reviewing progress reports and Look Ahead reports weekly.
• Communicating with PMs and PEs on issues and progress.
• Expanding knowledge of industry best practices and innovation.
• Solving problems using available knowledge and resources.
• Upholding the Company's integrity and ethics for the team.
• All Other Duties as Assigned.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Job description

For over 60 years, O'Brien Construction has worked to enhance the quality of our communities through our expertise as team builders and constructors, specializing in multi-family housing, municipal and commercial buildings. We are a Construction Manager and General Contractor with a mission to develop lasting relationships built on mutual trust and respect.

O’Brien Construction builds so much more than senior living and multifamily housing. We’re building trust, pride, and a better world than it was yesterday – one job at a time. Because that’s what it means to be Purpose Built!

Building a career is like building anything else - it takes the right plan, the right team and the right commitment. When you work with O’Brien Construction, we can promise you will: accomplish work you’ll be proud of, work with great people, and grow both the community and your career!

About the Role:

O’Brien Construction Company, Inc. Project Managers lead Project Teams in the successful completion of construction projects, from Estimating through final completion and close-out. Project Managers are responsible for the overall performance of the project, including the financial control, budgeting, and schedule while providing technical direction and ensuring compliance with quality standards and applicable laws and regulations. This role will lead an upcoming ground-up project in Bettendorf, IA with additional work to follow across the state of Iowa.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining an in depth and thorough knowledge of the project plans, specifications, requirements and contracts
• Implementing and managing the project schedule, to ensure adequate progress towards key milestones
• Acting as primary point of contact and Company representative for the Owners, clients, and owners reps
• Ensuring safe work practices, compliance with all Federal and State safety rules and managing safety risk at all levels
• Reviewing subcontractor proposals and awarding work on the basis of quality, cost, and other factors
• Ensuring subcontractor performance and compliance with contracts
• Communicating with the architects, engineers, and other required professionals
• Reviewing progress reports and “Look Ahead” reports on a weekly basis
• Communicating with the PM’s and PE’s on current and potential issues and progress
• Continually expanding knowledge and use of industry best practices and innovation
• Solving problems, as they arise, by using available knowledge and resources
• Communicating and upholding the Company’s commitment to Integrity and Code of Ethics, as well as ensuring the same for the entire team
• All Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications:

• High school required; Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field is preferred
• Minimum five (5) years of experience and knowledge of construction activities (construction schedule, cost control, project accounting, logistics planning, project management, etc.).
• Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and self motivation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including eligibility for the performance and company bonus programs.
• Paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement.