Project Manager - Corporate Real Estate

The Waldinger Corporation; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Continuing education opportunities

Wellness plan with spending account

Job summary

The Waldinger Corporation in Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a qualified Project Manager – Corporate Real Estate to lead capital projects that enhance workplace effectiveness. This role requires managing project lifecycles, including planning, budget management, and execution of facility-related projects.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of project management experience, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and incredible stakeholder management skills. This full-time position comes with excellent benefits including healthcare and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of project management experience in construction, facilities, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Moderate physical demand and travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility-related capital projects from initiation through closeout, including renovations and expansions.
• Facilitate project planning with internal stakeholders to define scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Maintain accountability for safety compliance and quality of execution.
• Select and manage vendors to ensure contract compliance and performance standards.
• Plan projects to minimize disruption to ongoing operations.

Skills

Project management experience

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Job description

Project Manager – Corporate Real Estate

Des Moines, IA | Full-time | Moderate Travel

The Waldinger Corporation has an opportunity for a qualified Project Manager – Corporate Real Estate in our Des Moines, Iowa office. This role leads capital projects that shape the spaces where our teams do their best work, overseeing planning and execution of facility‑related capital projects across company locations and partnering closely with stakeholders to deliver facility solutions that support growth, efficiency, and team member experience.

What You’ll Own

• Project Ownership and Execution: Lead facility‑related capital projects from initiation through closeout, including renovations, expansions, equipment installations, and infrastructure upgrades. Manage multiple concurrent projects of varying scope and complexity, keeping timelines, budgets, and deliverables on track.
• Planning and Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate project planning with internal stakeholders to define scope, timelines, budgets, and success metrics. Maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle and build strong partnerships that support decision‑making and clarity.
• Capital and Cost Management: Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure tracking. Monitor spend against approved budgets, identify risks early, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain financial control.
• Project Outcomes and Standards: Maintain accountability for safety compliance, quality of execution, timeline adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction. Drive consistency and standardization across facility projects where appropriate.
• Vendor and Partner Management: Select, manage, and evaluate external vendors, contractors, and service providers. Ensure contract compliance, scope adherence, and performance expectations are consistently met.
• Operational Continuity: Plan and execute projects to minimize disruption to ongoing operations, coordinating closely with field teams and branch stakeholders, and adjusting plans as needed to support operational needs.

What You Bring

• 5–8 years of project management experience in construction, facilities, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Physical Demand: Moderate
• Travel Requirements: Moderate

What You Get

• Paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and profit‑sharing.
• Health club reimbursement.
• Wellness plan with lifestyle spending account.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities, plus tuition reimbursement.
• Term, AD&D, and dependent life insurance.
• Prepaid legal services.
• Growth potential with a stable, established company.

The Waldinger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. The Waldinger Corporation participates in E‑Verify.