Project Manager I — Construction Scheduling & Subcontracts

PDM; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PDM, a Des Moines-based company, seeks a capable project leader to manage high-value contracts and coordinate subcontractors and vendors. The role requires handling tight schedules and fast-paced decisions while upholding core values of accountability and urgency.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of construction, design, and/or manufacturing experience and a 4-year degree preferred. The position emphasizes ethical conduct, teamwork and effective communication across internal and external

Qualifications

• Knowledge and Skills: Project management and leadership, including estimating and scheduling skills, ideally in the precast or steel fabrication industries.
• Highly organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills.
• Advanced communication, conflict management and relationship navigation skills critical.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate honest and ethical behavior in all business transactions.
• Proactive with daily activities and schedules and willing to perform actions necessary to complete long term projects and daily tasks.
• Respectful of PDM teammates, support teamwork and build customer rapport.
• Represent the company in business with customers, consultants, contractors, and other agencies.
• Support internal engineering, detailing, accounting, production, transportation, and field resources.
• Understand each project estimate and scope of work and adhere to budgets.
• Produce schedules for projects and manage to these timelines including design, detailing, engineering, submittal, production, deliveries and closeout.
• Manage change orders relating to finances and schedules.
• Read contracts and scope of work requirements and adjust to support PDM’s interests.
• Prepare sub-contracts and manage sub-contractors.
• Troubleshoot project issues and make decisions to overcome obstacles.
• Attend job meetings to provide schedule updates and technical assistance during construction.
• Lead and participate in special company projects.
• Walk in the shoes of the customer while protecting PDM profit and interests.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Estimating

Scheduling

Communication

Conflict management

Relationship navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

PDM, a Des Moines-based company, seeks a capable project leader to manage high-value contracts and coordinate subcontractors and vendors. The role requires handling tight schedules and fast-paced decisions while upholding core values of accountability and urgency.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of construction, design, and/or manufacturing experience and a 4-year degree preferred. The position emphasizes ethical conduct, teamwork and effective communication across internal and external