Project Manager- SIP

Loenbro; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay

Life and disability insurance

Professional development and training opportunities

Job summary

Loenbro is looking for a professional to lead project controls for scaffold and insulation on a large data center program. The ideal candidate will manage over $10M in work using Primavera P6, ensuring productivity, quality, and safety.

Qualifications include an associate degree in a related field and at least 7 years of construction experience, including project controls. Strong knowledge of scaffold systems and insulation methods is essential. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of construction experience with at least 3 years in project controls or scheduling.
• Demonstrated experience managing scaffold and insulation scopes preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project controls and delivery for scaffold, insulation, and passive scopes on a large program.
• Manage $10M+ in scaffold and insulation work ensuring quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Track scope, change orders, and cost performance; maintain accurate forecasts.

Skills

Primavera P6

Excel

Project controls tools

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Loenbro is a trusted, long‑term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long‑standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary

Lead project controls and delivery for the Scaffold, Insulation, and Passive (SIP) scopes on a large data center program. Manage $10M+ in scaffold and insulation work using Primavera P6 for schedule control, enforce productivity tracking and phased execution, and ensure quality, safety, and cost performance through close coordination with field teams and stakeholders.

• Own Primavera P6 schedule development, baseline management, updates, and recovery planning; manage project phasing and handover milestones.
• Track scope, change orders, and cost performance for scaffold and insulation packages; maintain accurate forecasts and variance reporting.
• Implement and maintain productivity measurement systems; analyze labor and crew productivity, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate daily with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and client representatives to sequence work, resolve conflicts, and maintain flow across phases.
• Ensure workmanship meets specifications and safety standards; participate in inspections, punch lists, and corrective action follow‑ups.
• Produce weekly executive dashboards, look‑ahead schedules, earned value reports, and risk registers; present status to project leadership.
• Support manpower planning and subcontractor management to align crews with phased work and productivity targets.
• Capture lessons learned, propose process improvements, and support training initiatives to raise field performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent experience accepted.
• Minimum 7 years of construction experience with at least 3 years in project controls or scheduling on large commercial or data center projects. Demonstrated experience managing scaffold and insulation scopes preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6; strong Excel skills; familiarity with project controls tools and reporting.
• PMP, PSP, or scheduling certification preferred but not required. Valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of scaffold systems, insulation materials and installation methods, and data center construction sequencing.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication, proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence stakeholders.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Indoor office setting with controlled temperature.
• Frequent visits to outdoor construction sites with exposure to weather extremes.
• Potential exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, or other environmental factors.
• Ability to work outside and at the job site most of the time is required.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.