Project Manager 1

PDM•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

The successful candidate will have demonstrated skills and abilities in project leadership of high value contracts (varying from $50,000 to $1,000,000+), and managing subcontractors and material vendors. This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring quick decisions. The role is expected to adhere to PDM’s Core Values: Relationship Building, Accountability, Urgency, Innovation, and Create Return on Efforts. The pillars of focus are Safety, Quality, Happiness, and Performance.

Requirements

Project management and leadership, including estimating and scheduling skills, ideally in the precast or steel fabrication industries.
Highly organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills.
Advanced communication, conflict management and relationship navigation skills critical.
3 to 5 year construction, design, and/or manufacturing experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

4 year degree preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate honest and ethical behavior in all business transactions.
Proactive with daily activities and schedules and willing to perform the actions necessary to complete long term projects as well as daily tasks.
Respectful of PDM teammates, support teamwork amongst coworkers and build customer rapport.
Represent the company in business with customers, consultants, contractors, and other public and/or private agencies and organizations.
Support internal engineering, detailing, accounting, production, transportation, and field resources.
Understand each individual project estimate, scope of work and adhere to financial budgets.
Produce holistic schedule/timelines for projects and manage to these schedules. Schedule is inclusive of design, detailing/engineering, submittal process, production, deliveries and closeout.
Effectively manage change orders relating to finances and schedules.
Read legal contracts and scope of work requirements and make adjustments to support PDM’s interests.
Prepare sub-contracts and manage sub-contractors.
Trouble-shooting project specific issues while being versatile and creative in making decisions and overcoming obstacles.
Attend job meetings to provide updates to schedules and offer technical assistance during the construction process.
Lead and participate in special company projects.
Proven ability to walk in the shoes of the customer, while maintaining project integrity and safeguarding PDM profit and interests.
Manages project based internal/external engineering or detailing resources.
Leads internal project support employees through the life cycle of the project.
Manages external subcontractor’s schedules and financial accountability.