Senior Construction PM: Lead Budgets & Schedules

McGough; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

McGough in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex construction projects. You will coordinate across disciplines, manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractors, and ensure quality and safety standards on site.

The role emphasizes collaboration with owners and design partners, mentoring junior staff, and delivering projects on time and within financial targets, requiring strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• 5+ years of commercial or general construction project management experience.
• Proven ability to partner with owners, owner's representatives, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of assigned construction projects.
• Lead project teams and mentor assistant PMs and project engineers.
• Develop and maintain CPM schedules and project timelines.
• Manage scope changes, RFIs, bids, and cost control.
• Foster strong relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Ensure project financial performance and client satisfaction.

Skills

Risk management

Collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independence

Scheduling & Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Adobe Acrobat

Scheduling software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

McGough in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex construction projects. You will coordinate across disciplines, manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractors, and ensure quality and safety standards on site.

The role emphasizes collaboration with owners and design partners, mentoring junior staff, and delivering projects on time and within financial targets, requiring strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.