Project Manager II

Ryan Companies US Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Retirement and savings benefits

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs

Job summary

Ryan Companies US Inc in Des Moines is seeking a Project Manager II to join the Midwest region team. This onsite role requires a minimum of 6 years in project management, preferably in commercial construction, with experience in projects ranging from $1-$75 million.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and clients, managing project schedules and budgets in a collaborative environment. Benefits include competitive salary, medical coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of proven experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Ability to manage projects in the $1-$75 million range.
• Willingness to travel for projects if needed.

Responsibilities

• Work with project schedules, cost projections, and contracts.
• Lead construction progress meetings.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and bid documents.

Skills

Project management in commercial construction

Microsoft Project

Cost control

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Project Manager II to join our Midwest region team! This role is onsite in either our Des Moines or Cedar Rapids office. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of successful project management experience in a design‑build environment and enjoys working in a fast, fun, inclusive, and collaborative workspace. If you want the next chapter of your career to be with an industry leader in commercial real estate, we encourage you to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Work with project schedules, cost projections, contracts, and project status reports.
• Lead construction progress meetings.
• Oversee design development.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, profit projections, schedules and bid documents.
• Negotiate and award subcontracts.
• Help conduct jobsite coordination meetings and provide job status reports.
• Work directly with owners/clients, field teams, subcontractors and various internal teams for support.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering or Construction Management.
• 6+ years of proven experience in the commercial construction industry (industrial, healthcare, retail, office, senior living, and multi‑family experience preferred).
• Proven ability to manage commercial projects in the $1‑$75million range.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project and other project‑management tools.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with superintendents, subcontractors, and owners/clients.
• Willingness to travel for projects if needed.
• Stand‑out qualities: deep knowledge of Microsoft Office and other project‑management tools; proactive and effective communication; focus on customers; high level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.

Compensation

The base salary may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Eligibility

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. For information about your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please contact [e-mail].