Senior Construction Project Lead

Colonial Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Job summary

PCI is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for the Des Moines, IA operations. You will manage commercial/industrial projects, lead safety plans, prepare RFIs, shop drawings and submittals, and coordinate with field teams to maximize productivity.

You will drive cost control, scheduling, and vendor/subcontractor management while maintaining strong customer relations and adherence to QA/QC programs. This role is on-site and critical to project profitability.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of construction management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Construction Science, or equivalent.
• Experience with commercial and industrial project management.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to multitask, think critically and solve problems.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to the job.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety plans and measures for branch and projects.
• Follow PCI safety guidelines and QA/QC procedures.
• Create and manage punch lists proactively.
• Prepare RFIs, submittals and shop drawings.
• Coordinate with field supervisors and foremen; communicate issues clearly.
• Oversee takeoffs to verify estimates and order materials.
• Develop and implement project schedules; optimize work sequence.
• Manage labor control and subcontractor buyouts; sequence workflows.
• Support cost control via monthly financial analysis worksheets.
• Maintain positive customer relations as part of the Customer Alignment Plan.

Skills

Construction Mgmt

MS Office

Read drawings

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Customer service

Multitasking

Problem solving

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Construction Science

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Procore

Job description

PCI is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for the Des Moines, IA operations. You will manage commercial/industrial projects, lead safety plans, prepare RFIs, shop drawings and submittals, and coordinate with field teams to maximize productivity.

You will drive cost control, scheduling, and vendor/subcontractor management while maintaining strong customer relations and adherence to QA/QC programs. This role is on-site and critical to project profitability.