Senior Project Manager, Client-Facing & Travel

Interstates Companies; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstates is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate client-facing project delivery. The role oversees execution to align with cost control, safety, quality, client satisfaction, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader who can organize and supervise cross-functional teams to achieve project goals efficiently. Travel may be required, and the position supports remote candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years leading projects.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to establish project direction and priorities.
• Contribute to growth and development strategies for delivery teams and offerings.
• Drive continuous improvement within PM and execution groups.
• Review contracts, scope, budgets, and allowances before starting projects.
• Monitor progress, labor costs, and productivity to stay within budgets.
• Provide data, budgets and bid information to project/site leaders and operations managers.
• Select materials, vendors and subcontractors; manage purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Address scope changes, extra work, productivity concerns and safety impacts.
• Schedule and coordinate progress meetings with clients, engineers and stakeholders.
• Analyze production reports for accuracy, billing progress, and project profitability.
• Update project schedules monthly and coordinate with teams.
• Prepare materials for monthly reviews covering profit, schedule and client satisfaction.
• Manage change orders with clients and partners to protect budgets.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Interstates is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and coordinate client-facing project delivery. The role oversees execution to align with cost control, safety, quality, client satisfaction, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader who can organize and supervise cross-functional teams to achieve project goals efficiently. Travel may be required, and the position supports remote candidates.