Senior Mechanical Excavation Project Manager

Baker Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Group is seeking a Mechanical Excavation Project Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA to lead construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring on-time delivery, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.

The role emphasizes client relationship development, subcontractor coordination, and rigorous cost estimating to provide value and maintain profitability across mechanical excavation projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Civil/Mechanical Engineering OR five+ years of directly related experience.
• Construction knowledge required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage material, labor, and processes of mechanical projects.
• Purchase material, schedule work, estimate change orders, and contract sub-contractors.
• Execute assigned equipment projects and ensure projects are profitable, on-time, within scope, and aligned with client expectations.
• Develop relationships with existing clients and pursue long-term revenue opportunities.
• Participate in planning and formulation of design alternatives and solutions for major construction projects; provide conceptual estimates and cost estimates.
• Develop and administer project budgets and fiscal controls; perform cost estimating and value engineering as appropriate.
• Oversee day-to-day management of construction projects; coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Review designs and drawings for appropriateness; advise on revisions to achieve required results.
• Ensure project operations comply with design specifications.
• Establish delivery criteria and coordinate procurement; authorize contracts and change orders; approve invoices.
• Direct work sequencing to expedite delivery and minimize disruption to operations.
• Inspect and accept completed projects ensuring conformance to codes and specifications.
• Represent Baker Group in business with clients and consultants.

Skills

Project management

Contract administration

Budgeting

Client relationship

Estimating

Reading drawings

Purchasing

Team coordination

Education

Construction Management degree

Civil/Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Baker Group is seeking a Mechanical Excavation Project Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA to lead construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring on-time delivery, within budget, and aligned with client expectations.

The role emphasizes client relationship development, subcontractor coordination, and rigorous cost estimating to provide value and maintain profitability across mechanical excavation projects.