Construction Project Manager

Actalent • Cedar Rapids, IA

92d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for project management and contract administration, including scheduling, project cost control, estimating, and autonomous project closeouts. This role requires experience in the concrete industry and involves monitoring project budgets, scheduling subcontractors, preparing and distributing MOFs, and conducting detailed job cost analysis. The manager will also negotiate contracts and ensure efficient project execution while motivating teams to improve productivity.

Requirements

• 5-10+ years of commercial and heavy highway construction experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering, preferred.
• High school diploma and 2-4 years technical school or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets for optimal cost control, acting as project money manager, always striving to beat the budget.
• Schedule and coordinate subcontractors/vendors for optimal production, and buyout subcontractors/vendors to maximize ROI.
• Prepare and distribute MOFs.
• Schedule and manage pre-production meetings with supervisors.
• Accurately read, interpret, and analyze construction plans.
• Review bids, estimates, and change orders for cost analysis.
• Negotiate, prepare, and review contracts with clients/vendors.
• Conduct detailed job cost analysis and assist production managers in the analysis of materials, subcontractors, and equipment to purchase.
• Understand local market prices and stay up to date on fluctuations.
• Motivate to continually improve the efficiency of the company and its crews.
• Ability to schedule multiple projects utilizing computer-aided scheduling software.
• Perform all other job-related tasks, as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees