Project Manager - Construction

Waukee Community School District; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS retirement

Health and Dental Insurance

Generous leave package

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Waukee Community School District is seeking a Project Manager - Construction for its Operations Facility in Waukee, Iowa. The role focuses on managing district construction programs, coordinating plans, safety, and regulatory compliance to ensure successful delivery.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in CM/Design/Engineering, 4–5 years in construction, and 3 years leading commercial projects with deep knowledge of building codes and blueprints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Design, and/or Engineering (or equivalent).
• 4–5 years of construction industry experience.
• 3 years overseeing or coordinating commercial construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction planning, blueprints, specs, and building codes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facilities planning and construction operations with administrators and outside organizations.
• Manage multiple construction programs to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Inspect construction, repairs, and renovations for safety, compliance, and quality.
• Review drawings and specifications and explain project requirements to district personnel.
• Monitor construction activities daily and document progress with photos.
• Lead punch list development, warranties, and contractor corrective work.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Blueprint reading

Building codes

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Design/Engineering

Job description

Project Manager - Construction

Waukee Community School District Operations Facility - Waukee, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5853821

Application Deadline: Nov 08, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Criteria:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Design, and/or Engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 4-5 Years experience in the construction industry
• 3 years experience in overseeing or coordinating commercial construction projects, including plan review, construction observation, quality assurance, or project management.
• Excellent understanding of construction planning, blueprints, building specification and State and Local Building Codes

Performance Criteria:

• Communicate with administrators, personnel, and outside organizations for the purpose of coordinating facilities planning and construction operations and/or activities, resolving issues and conflicts, and exchanging information.
• Assists in managing a wide variety of construction programs for the purpose of ensuring District compliance with state, federal, city, and/or county regulations.
• Inspect new construction, repair, and renovation projects to ensure that jobs are completed efficiently; are within local, state, and federal regulations; and comply with approved construction documents.
• Review in detail all drawings and specifications for the projects(s). Understand the described construction scope of work, and be able to explain and summarize to other District personnel the scope of work and project requirements.
• Observe construction activities on a daily basis. Photograph project events to document progress and/or issues.
• Familiarity with construction site safety guidelines. Ensures construction operations within occupied buildings is safe for District staff, students, and visitors.
• Lead project closeout activities by developing, tracking, and managing project punch lists, warranty issues, and contractor corrective work. Ensure contractors complete outstanding work in accordance with contract requirements through regular follow-up and provide routine status updates to the Director of Construction.
• Collaborate with the Director of Construction and other District personnel, community organizations, contractors, architects, state personnel, city & county building departments, etc. to support the District construction program, operations goals, and objectives.
• Provide input in developing, recommending, and implementing policies, District specifications, bids, etc. to provide direction for the District construction program, operations goals, and objectives.
• Attend regular construction meetings for the purpose of serving as a District representative to assist with identifying issues, documenting action items, verifying contractor commitments, and ensuring District expectations are communicated and followed through to completion.
• Bring all issues/concerns related to construction projects to the attention of the Director of Construction.
• Assist the Director of Construction to regularly communicate with project Architects or Engineers regarding any issues or concerns the District has about the project(s).
• Assists or leads, depending on the project, spreadsheets to track: submittals and shop drawings, pay requests, change orders, construction change directives, and construction activities.
• Assists in managing the District Plan Room and the organization of project drawings, specifications, and records.
• Interface with the General Contractor and Subcontractors. Accompany district personnel and project architects or engineers on projects. Provide supervision and access to District facilities as necessary.
• Monitor and assist in facilitation of an "on-time" and "on-budget" project.
• Assists in the development of long- and short-range construction plans/programs to ensure that District resources are effectively utilized.
• Serve as a technical resource for District Operations and Maintenance staff by researching construction documents, shop drawings, submittals, equipment information, and warranty documentation to assist in identifying installed products, resolving building issues, and facilitating warranty repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Benefits include:

• IPERS retirement account
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
• Generous leave package including vacation, personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave
• Cell phone stipend

Successful candidates will need to complete a pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle check, and background check as part of the Waukee Community School District hiring process.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $71,872.59 to $92,635.98 Per Year

Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Administration > Facilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

• At least 4 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mark Davis
• 560 SE University Avenue
• Waukee, Iowa 50263
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]