Senior Commercial Construction Project Lead

Aterra Construction Services; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aterra Construction Services in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee commercial projects from planning to completion. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, review plans and contracts, and liaison with clients and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial construction PM, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 5+ years in commercial construction project management.
• Strong ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and contracts.
• Experience developing estimates, managing budgets, and coordinating schedules.
• Familiarity with building codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from inception to completion.
• Develop estimates, budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Review plans, drawings, specs, and contracts.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and clients.
• Monitor progress, costs, quality, and safety standards.
• Prepare bids and ensure documents are submitted on time.
• Manage change orders and resolve delays, risks, and conflicts.
• Conduct job-site inspections and project meetings.
• Maintain project documentation and client communication.
• Represent the company to clients and project owners.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Client relations

Plan interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Aterra Construction Services in West Des Moines, IA is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee commercial projects from planning to completion. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, review plans and contracts, and liaison with clients and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial construction PM, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills, with a focus on safety and quality.