Project Manager - Data Center (Traveling)

Weitz; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package with H‑

Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Dis­

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off Provisions

401K Retirement Savings Plan With Cla

Tuition Reimbursement

Fully Paid Parental Leave

Voluntary Products including Critical

Corporate Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking Project Managers with varying levels of experience to support a large hyperscale data center project in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Project Manager will profitably manage all administrative and field activities to quality standards while maintaining relationships with stakeholders on assigned projects.

This role may oversee multiple medium projects or a single large, complex one. The PM is expected to demonstrate leadership by following company standards, achieving shared

Qualifications

• At least five years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams successfully.
• Strong business acumen, client relations, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency with project management software (JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project schedules; address long lead items; update plans as required.
• Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
• Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings, and risk assessments.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and scope reductions; ensure safety plans.
• Assist with preconstruction efforts; manage buy-out processes; identify constructability issues.
• Ensure adherence to contracts, budgets, insurances, bonds, and scope; manage staff assignments.
• Provide staff development guidance and support; handle disciplinary actions when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Client relations

Decision-making

Conflict resolution

Analytical abilities

Scheduling

Adaptability

Education

Industry-related college degree

Tools

JDE

Procore

Bluebeam

Asta

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Weitz Company is hiring Project Managers of various experience to be located on a large hyperscale data center project in Cedar Rapids, IA.

The Project Manager is responsible for profitably managing all administrative and field construction activities to quality standards, while maintaining relationships with all stakeholders on assigned projects. This individual will often oversee multiple medium-sized projects, a single large-sized project, or an assigned scope on a single, large, complex project. The Project Manager is expected to demonstrate leadership by following company standards and policies, achieving shared goals, developing others and building high morale and commitment.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do Every Day:

• Prepare and manage project schedule; identify and address long lead items; update project plan as required; initiate changes to ensure adherence
• Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts and purchase orders
• Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings and financial risk assessments
• Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
• Ensure project safety plan is completed and communicated to project team and subcontractors
• Assist with preconstruction efforts
• Manage buy-out process
• Detect constructability issues with project design
• Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within scope
• Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments and promotions
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• Desired Experience: At least five (5) years’ of commercial construction experience is required, including project management experience. Candidate should have experience managing others with a proven history of leading, teaching, developing and mentoring successfully. Experience in a fast-paced business environment is helpful.
• Skills: Business acumen, judgment, communication, solid leadership, client relations, negotiation, project management, solid construction knowledge, decision-making, conflict resolution, tact, adaptable and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for a Project Manager.
• Education: industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Technology: Candidate should have experience with or be able to learn specific project management and scheduling software (ex: JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Training will be provided on company standards.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products including Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.