Project Manager II - Industrial Construction

The Weitz Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Benefits Package with HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Seasoned Project Manager II to lead industrial construction initiatives in Des Moines. You will guide project teams, manage scopes, and drive risk assessment and cost control across multiple work streams.

This role requires strong leadership and a track record of delivering on complex schedules and safety standards. Day-to-day duties include coordinating with subs, handling RFI and change orders, and supporting preconstruction efforts from bid strategy to

Qualifications

• Industry-related bachelor degree required; equivalent combinations may be considered.
• Minimum of seven years in construction project management.
• LEAN principles experience desired; OSHA 30 preferred or willing to obtain.
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Understand contract terms and ensure work remains within scope.
• Own risk management and mitigation for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with teams to meet goals, build morale, and implement quality programs.
• Create and manage project schedules; update plans and address long lead items.
• Oversee safety plans, site compliance, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Prepare monthly status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments.
• Lead proposals, marketing, and business development initiatives.

Skills

Initiative

Independent judgment

Project management

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Business acumen

Client relations

Decision making

Education

Industry-related bachelor's degree

Tools

JDE

Procore

Bluebeam

Asta

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships makes The Weitz Company a great place to work.

We are currently accepting applications for a Project Manager II to join our Industrial team.

Business travel is required up to 50% for this position.

What You’ll Do Every Day

• Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope
• Accept overall responsibility of risk management and mitigation for assigned project(s)
• Collaborate with project team to implement and execute project goals, build high morale and implement quality programs and initiatives
• Coordinate with project team to create and manage the project schedule, identify and address long lead items, update and amend project plan as needed
• Confirm contracts, insurances, bonds and change orders are intact prior to scope execution
• Complete project safety plan and ensure site compliance
• Oversee construction documents, drawings, requests for information (RFI) and submittals
• Ensure project team is tracking material and equipment delivery status, notifying project team of any schedule or cost impacts and tracking requests for change
• Assist with preconstruction efforts (i.e. create preliminary schedule, determine bid strategy and solicitation, detect potential constructability issues, ensure seamless transition to operations); manage buyout process
• Create, negotiate and manage scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
• Complete monthly project status reports (MPSR), owner billings and financial risk assessments
• Manage subcontractor requests for change; solicitate pricing and execute change orders, within delegated authority
• Participate in marketing and business development initiatives, including leading project proposals and presentations
• Foster and maintain working relationships with all personnel involved in the construction process; initiate third party relationships when opportunities arise
• Manage closeout information, punch list items, as-built drawings and warranty process
• Manage dispute resolution among subcontractors, vendors, architects and owners, within delegated authority
• Review project plan with project team; coordinate and communicate scopes of work
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Education: An industry related bachelor's degree is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of construction project management experience is required. LEAN principles experience and ability to apply principles is desirable. OSHA 30 preferred, or the willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Technology: Proficiency in basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Outlook. Employee should have the ability to learn other specific software (JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta, etc.).
• Skills: A qualified candidate will demonstrate initiative, independent judgment, project management and analytical skills. They should also show strong negotiation, leadership, business acumen, client relation and decision making abilities.
• Technology: Candidate should have experience with or be able to learn specific project management and scheduling software (ex: JDE, Procore, Bluebeam). 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 Weitz Company is an Affir…

The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.