Senior Construction Project Manager - Lead Complex Builds

Boyd Jones Construction; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Jones Construction in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will partner with clients, manage risk, and mentor project teams to deliver on schedule and budget.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of commercial construction project management, strong financial acumen, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, P6, and Microsoft Office. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships, lead teams, and mentor emerging talent.
• Strong financial acumen — comfortable forecasting, managing risk, and protecting margin.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution strategy, team alignment, and performance across complex or multiple concurrent projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Serve as the primary client contact — managing executive relationships, navigating challenges, and representing BJC with credibility
• Own financial performance: forecasting accuracy, risk mitigation, cash flow, and portfolio-level profitability
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, APMs, and Project Engineers — actively building bench strength on your teams
• Establish and reinforce risk management, safety culture, and quality standards across all assigned projects
• Review and approve RFIs, submittals, change events, and documentation prepared by project teams
• Lead OAC meetings, subcontractor coordination, and internal planning sessions

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Forecasting & budgeting

Risk management

Mentoring teammates

Communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

P6

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boyd Jones Construction in Urbandale, IA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large, complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will partner with clients, manage risk, and mentor project teams to deliver on schedule and budget.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of commercial construction project management, strong financial acumen, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, P6, and Microsoft Office. Bachelor’s degree preferred.