Project Manager II - Commercial Construction

The Weitz Company•Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Weitz Company's Iowa Team is seeking a Project Manager II to help continue its legacy in Des Moines, Iowa. The role is responsible for profitably managing multiple medium-sized projects or one large-sized project with minimal oversight. The Project Manager collaborates closely with the Project Superintendent and manages the administrative and field construction activities for assigned projects. This position typically reports to a Senior Project Manager or Project Executive. The Weitz Company is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with offices throughout the United States. The company describes its employees as its most valuable asset and is committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

Five or more years of commercial construction experience, including project management experience.
Experience managing others, with a proven history of successfully leading, teaching, developing, and mentoring.
An industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with, or ability to learn, project management and scheduling software such as JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, or Asta.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced business environment is helpful.
Business acumen, judgment, communication, leadership, client relations, negotiation, project management, construction knowledge, decision-making, conflict resolution, tact, adaptability, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage the project schedule, identify and address long-lead items, update the project plan as needed, and initiate changes to maintain adherence.
Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments.
Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities.
Ensure the project safety plan is completed and communicated to the project team and subcontractors.
Assist with preconstruction efforts.
Manage the buy-out process.
Identify constructability issues in the project design.
Understand contract terms, budgets, insurance, bonds, and change orders, and ensure adherence, including keeping work progress within scope.
Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments, and promotions.
Perform other duties as assigned.