Project Manager II - Power Generation (Traveling)

theweitzcompany; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Benefits package

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead project teams in Des Moines, IA. You will oversee contracts, risk management, scheduling, safety plans, RFIs, submittals, and closeout processes to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

Collaboration with clients, architects, and subcontractors is essential. Candidates should have 7+ years of construction project management, LEAN knowledge, OSHA 30, and proficiency with JDE, Procore, Bluebeam and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Industry-related bachelor's degree required; equivalent education/experience considered.
• 7+ years construction project management experience; LEAN desirable; OSHA 30 preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook; ability to learn JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta.
• Strong initiative, independent judgment, project management and analytical skills; strong negotiation and client relations abilities.
• Experience with scheduling software (JDE, Procore, Bluebeam); Microsoft Office proficiency; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Understand contract terms to keep work in scope.
• Oversee risk management and mitigation for projects.
• Collaborate with team to achieve project goals and quality programs.
• Coordinate scheduling, identify long lead items, update project plans.
• Verify contracts, insurances, bonds and change orders before execution.
• Create and implement project safety plans and site compliance.
• Manage drawings, RFIs, and submittals.
• Track material/equipment delivery and flag schedule/cost impacts.
• Support preconstruction efforts and buyout process.
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontracts/POs.
• Produce monthly status reports and financial risk assessments.
• Solicit pricing and execute change orders with subs.
• Contribute to proposals and business development.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders and third parties.
• Closeout, punch lists, as-built drawings and warranties.
• Resolve disputes among subcontractors and vendors.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Leadership

Business acumen

Client relations

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

JDE

Procore

Bluebeam

Asta

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.Click here to review our Privacy Notice.

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