Senior Project Manager

Beal Derkenne Construction; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Beal Derkenne Construction in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Commercial Construction Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safety, profitability and schedule adherence.

You will champion project execution, coordinate with estimators, procurement, and field teams, develop CPM schedules, manage change orders, and oversee billing and cash flow. Step I/II progression with $20M+ project exposure preferred.

Qualifications

• Four-year construction degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of contract documents, scheduling, and cash flow.
• Experience in preconstruction and managing projects.
• Strong preconstruction and bidding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of assigned projects to ensure safety, profitability, and timeliness.
• Coordinate with estimating, procurement, and field supervision.
• Develop and manage CPM schedules and Lean scheduling.
• Oversee change orders, cost control, and budget adherence.
• Manage billings and payments to maintain cash flow.
• Support business development through client relations and proposals.
• Provide monthly progress reports and procurement planning.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team leadership

Education

Four-year construction degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Commercial Construction Senior Project Manager

Responsible for providing leadership and management to assigned projects in a safe, profitable, and timely manner. Manages the work in a manner that displays high standards of quality and integrity. Participates as requested in the marketing, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiation phases of the projects assigned. Primary function is to serve as champion for the execution of the work - preconstruction (when assigned) and construction. This position includes two "steps" (I, II), which provide for a progression of skill and experience. The Step I level is capable of less complex projects of $20 million and under in size and typically with 3 to 5 years of experience as a project manager. The Step II level is capable of medium scale projects of $20 - $50 million in size with typically 5 to 10 years of experience as a project manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Champions the orderly, timely transition of projects from the estimating phase to the field. This transition shall include project review meetings, which encompass a review of contract requirements, general conditions, schedules, budgets, subcontracts, and purchase order agreements
• Completes close-out requirements and punch lists in a timely manner. Manages warranty callbacks quickly to maintain owner/client relationships
• Coordinates with the Project Superintendent the means and methods required for the successful and profitable execution of the work. Reviews and monitors manpower, equipment, and material resources to accomplish this goal
• Establishes the project charter and a comprehensive project management plan (PMP) including the project scope management plan, procurement plan, environmental plan, time management plan, financial plan, quality management and safety plans and risk management plan to ensure successful project execution. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the change management process
• Has overall responsibility for project success, including profitability, safety, schedule, quality and customer satisfaction as well as responsibility for personnel decisions that impact the project. Plans, acquires, reviews, develops and manages the project
• Manages all billings to ensure timely submission of payment applications and collection of payments from the owner in order to maintain a positive cash flow position. Manages the overall payment process and follows all prompt pay laws with the subcontractors
• Manages the development of the overall CPM schedule and assures coordination with the Project Superintendent and the procurement schedule with the Project Engineer. Ensures that as many levels of detailed schedules are prepared and distributed as required to support the project schedule. Pays special attention to prevention and documentation of delays or changes. Ensures that the Lean process is effectively utilized for all scheduling activities
• Participates in preparation and review of estimates with attention to the following: adherence to cost control system, equipment requirements and utilization, constructability, materials, manpower, general conditions, schedule, insurance, etc
• Participates in the business development process including client contacts, relationships, proposals, presentations, and negotiations for selected projects
• Prevents claims, identify potential claims, quantify, mitigate/resolve the effects of those that do occur on a timely basis
• Responsible for the preparation of Monthly Progress Report including accurate cost projections
• Responsible for the timely preparation and execution of purchase order agreements and subcontracts with respect to insurance certificates, bonds, and the appropriate lien waivers
• Responsible for understanding and administering prime contract terms and conditions, contract documents, subcontract agreements, purchase order agreements, insurance, etc. Oversees and ensures all the processes involved in budgeting and controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the approved budget. Demonstrates business acumen within area of responsibility
• Reviews, negotiates, and executes all change orders, supplements, and cost control budget adjustments

Multi-family Experience Strongly Preferred

• Experience in preconstruction and in managing construction projects
• Project Manager Level I, minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in Project Manager role leading projects up to $20MM
• Project Manager Level II, minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in Project Manager role leading projects up to $20MM-$50MM
• Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Thorough knowledge of contract documents, materials, equipment utilization, scheduling systems (Microsoft Project), productivity analysis, construction operations, and cash flow procedures is essential