Project Manager II - Power Generation (Traveling)

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Generous PTO

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

The Weitz Company in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Project Manager II for our Industrial team. This traveling role requires strong construction PM expertise and experience in power generation projects.

You will lead risk management, schedule control, and subcontractor coordination while driving safety and quality programs on site across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of construction project management experience.
• LEAN knowledge desirable; OSHA 30 preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook; familiarity with JDE/Procore/Bluebeam/Asta.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, business acumen and client relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand contract terms and ensure work in progress is within scope.
• Own risk management and mitigation for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with the team to meet goals and implement quality programs.
• Create and manage project schedules, address long lead items, adjust plans.
• Verify contracts, insurance, bonds, and change orders before execution.
• Develop and enforce project safety plans and site compliance.
• Oversee drawings, RFIs, submittals and related documents.
• Track material/equipment delivery; flag schedule/cost impacts.
• Assist preconstruction efforts and manage buyout processes.
• Create, negotiate and manage scopes for subcontracts/purchase orders.
• Prepare monthly status reports, owner billings and financial risk assessments.
• Handle changes with subcontractors; solicit pricing and finalize change orders.
• Participate in marketing, proposals and presentations.
• Nurture relations with project stakeholders and third parties.
• Manage closeout, punch lists, as-builts and warranty processes.
• Resolve disputes among subcontractors, vendors, architects and owners.

Skills

Project management

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytical

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

JDE

MS Office

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. This is a traveling position. Power Generation experience preferred.

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.

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