Project Manager II

Graham Construction; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with a 6% immediate vesting match

Personalized growth opportunities

Two healthcare plans to choose from

Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

9 Company holidays annually

Job summary

Graham Construction seeks a Project Manager II in Des Moines, IA to lead commercial construction projects, managing client relations and delivering on time and within budget. You will guide project teams, develop budgets and proposals, and oversee contracts with trade partners while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role reports to the Vice President, General Manager and requires strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities to secure repeat business and high

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 5 years in construction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact with owners/clients, architects, and trade partners.
• Lead project teams and delegate roles and responsibilities.
• Develop and manage budgets, estimates, and proposals.
• Participate in supplier selection; draft and administer agreements.
• Ensure profitability of assigned projects.
• Maintain project plans, change orders, permits, and schedules.
• Prepare monthly project reports.
• Manage communication with owners, architects, subcontractors, and Graham staff.
• Uphold safety policies and compliance with laws and codes.
• Coordinate punch list inspections and project closeout.
• Develop industry relationships to drive business.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management/related degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Projects

Outlook

Job description

Who you are:

If you are an experienced commercial construction project manager who enjoys building relationships, aligns with our core values, and enjoys a performance and development-based company culture, this may be the right role for you.

Graham Construction, a 3G Company’s core purpose is to build relationships. Relationships both internally and externally help guide our clients from concept to completion. We operate with 5 core values in mind each day.

1. We Live the Graham Mentality
2. We Never Compromise Our Reputation
3. We Do Whatever it Takes to Get the Job Done
4. We Are Professional
5. We Are ALL Committed to Safety.

Hear more from our employees.

A day in the life of a construction project manager at Graham Construction, a 3G Company: This is a position that focuses on building and maintaining relationships internally and externally to complete commercial construction projects on schedule and within budget. A project manager will find creative solutions to ensure our client’s satisfaction and earn repeat business.

JOB TITLE: Project Manager II

REPORTS TO: Vice President, General Manager

What you’ll do:

• Serve as the primary point of contact with owners/clients, architects, trade partners, and other industry representatives
• Lead project teams and delegate roles and responsibilities.
• Develop and manage budgets, estimates, and proposals
• Participate in trade partner and supplier selection; draft, review, issue, and administer agreements and delegate as necessary
• Ensure the profitability of assigned projects
• Review and maintain project plans/files; change orders, purchase orders, building permits and inspections, contingency budgets, and construction schedules
• Compose and submit monthly project reports
• Manage communication process with owners, architects, subcontractors, superintendents, and Graham management and staff before, during, and after a project
• Maintain compliance with the company safety policies, state and federal laws, OSHA, building codes, non-discrimination requirements, etc.
• Work with owner and architect to conduct punch list final inspections, oversee job clean-up, and ensure timely completion of required work items
• Develop great professional relationships in the industry/community to drive business for the organization
• Attends Industry Association events such as IHA, ISHE, MBI, and AIA
• Utilize Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Projects, and Outlook
• Follow the Graham Core Process, including jobsite checklists
• All other duties as assigned

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management/related degree or equivalent experience + 5 years of related construction experience
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Strong leadership skills

Legal Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass post offer employment testing
• Ability to pass a post offer drug test
• Must be able to navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.
• Must be able to work in a noisy environment
• Ability to work within Graham Construction, a 3G Company's operational regions, as assigned
• Ability to take and pass OSHA 30 certification

What benefits you’ll enjoy:

• 401K with a 6% immediate vesting match
• Personalized growth opportunities
• Two healthcare plans to choose from
• Vision, Dental, & Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 9 Company holidays annually

Project Manager I and Senior Project Manager roles are also available based on education and experience.

More about Graham Construction, a 3G Company:

John Graham, a well-known developer, in the Midwest founded Graham Construction in 1981. John believed in building relationships, always doing the right thing, and looking at each project as a long-term promise; that needed to stand the test of time. More than 40 years later our company still holds these values. Graham Construction, a 3G Company, has grown into a premier Midwest General Contractor and Construction Manager. The commitment to quality and client satisfaction has led us to a long list of repetitive business, growth into three regions, and a leading employer.