Traveling Project Manager — Power Generation Leader

Weitz; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

HSA/FSA benefits

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Manager II to join our Industrial team. This traveling role requires seven years of construction PM experience and Power Generation exposure is preferred.

You will drive risk management, schedules, subcontractor coordination and project closeouts while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to achieve performance targets and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Education: An industry related bachelor's degree is required; equivalent combinations may be considered.
• Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of construction project management experience is required.
• Technology: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook; learn Procore, Bluebeam, JDE, Asta as needed.

Responsibilities

• Understand contract terms to ensure work in progress is within scope.
• Accept responsibility for risk management and mitigation on assigned projects.
• Collaborate with the project team to implement goals and quality programs.
• Coordinate schedule creation and management; address long lead items and changes.
• Ensure contracts, insurances, bonds and change orders are intact before scope execution.
• Complete safety plans and site compliance; manage RFIs and submittals.
• Oversee construction documents and drawings; monitor material/equipment delivery and cost impacts.
• Assist with preconstruction activities; manage buyout process and bid strategy.
• Negotiate and manage scopes of work in subcontracts and PO agreements.
• Prepare monthly project status reports and owner billings; assess financial risk.
• Manage change requests with subcontractors within delegated authority.
• Participate in marketing and business development; lead proposals and presentations.
• Foster relationships with personnel; seek third party opportunities when appropriate.
• Manage closeout information, punch lists, as-builts, and warranty processes.
• Handle dispute resolution among subcontractors, vendors, and owners.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JDE

Procore

Bluebeam

Asta

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Manager II to join our Industrial team. This traveling role requires seven years of construction PM experience and Power Generation exposure is preferred.

You will drive risk management, schedules, subcontractor coordination and project closeouts while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to achieve performance targets and client satisfaction.