Project Manager II - Power Generation (Traveling)

The Weitz Company•Des Moines, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships makes The Weitz Company a great place to work. We are currently accepting applications for a Project Manager II to join our Industrial team. This is a traveling position. Power Generation experience preferred.

Requirements

An industry related bachelor's degree is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
A minimum of seven (7) years of construction project management experience is required.
Proficiency in basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Employee should have the ability to learn other specific software (JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta, etc.).
A qualified candidate will demonstrate initiative, independent judgment, project management and analytical skills.
They should also show strong negotiation, leadership, business acumen, client relation and decision making abilities.
Candidate should have experience with or be able to learn specific project management and scheduling software (ex: JDE, Procore, Bluebeam).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Nice To Haves

Power Generation experience preferred.
LEAN principles experience and ability to apply principles is desirable.
OSHA 30 preferred, or the willingness to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope
Accept overall responsibility of risk management and mitigation for assigned project(s)
Collaborate with project team to implement and execute project goals, build high morale and implement quality programs and initiatives
Coordinate with project team to create and manage the project schedule, identify and address long lead items, update and amend project plan as needed
Confirm contracts, insurances, bonds and change orders are intact prior to scope execution
Complete project safety plan and ensure site compliance
Oversee construction documents, drawings, requests for information (RFI) and submittals
Ensure project team is tracking material and equipment delivery status, notifying project team of any schedule or cost impacts and tracking requests for change
Assist with preconstruction efforts (i.e. create preliminary schedule, determine bid strategy and solicitation, detect potential constructability issues, ensure seamless transition to operations); manage buyout process
Create, negotiate and manage scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
Complete monthly project status reports (MPSR), owner billings and financial risk assessments
Manage subcontractor requests for change; solicitate pricing and execute change orders, within delegated authority
Participate in marketing and business development initiatives, including leading project proposals and presentations
Foster and maintain working relationships with all personnel involved in the construction process; initiate third party relationships when opportunities arise
Manage closeout information, punch list items, as-built drawings and warranty process
Manage dispute resolution among subcontractors, vendors, architects and owners, within delegated authority
Review project plan with project team; coordinate and communicate scopes of work
Perform other duties as assigned