Project Manager - MEP - (Traveling)

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The Weitz Company is seeking a Traveling MEP Project Manager for our Mission Critical and Iowa teams on a project in Cedar Rapids, IA. Join our team to work on a cutting-edge 420+ megawatt hyperscale data center, shaping the future with state-of-the-art technology, top industry experts, and unparalleled career growth opportunities! The Project Manager is responsible for profitably managing all administrative and field construction activities to quality standards, while maintaining relationships with all stakeholders on assigned projects. This individual will often oversee multiple medium-sized projects, a single large-sized project, or an assigned scope on a single, large, complex project. The Project Manager is expected to demonstrate leadership by following company standards and policies, achieving shared goals, developing others and building high morale and commitment. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years’ of extensive field and project construction management experience
Experience in a fast-paced environment
Proven history of leading others successfully and to teach, develop and mentor others.
Excellent leadership skills with a desire to mentor, coach, and develop a team
Ability to compare and analyze various systems and related cost impacts
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Strong negotiation skills
Business acumen and relationship building skills
Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad) and have the ability to learn specific software.
Solid systems experience with Procore, JDE, and Asta is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Data center experience is strongly preferred.
Solid systems experience with Procore, JDE, and Asta is preferred.

Responsibilities

Construct the project in accordance with plans, schedule, specifications and standards
Lead subcontractors and field employees on a jobsite
Lead project safety in accordance with the Company’s Safety Policy
Work alongside the Project Manager(s) to manage the project schedule, budget and staff
Develop and maintain the project schedule utilizing scheduling software; prepare two-week look ahead schedules
Assist with the buyout and selection of major subcontractors
Recommend ways to reduce cost, improve schedule dates, decrease project scope and improve the quality of the project
Ensure project documents are accurate, timely and in compliance (i.e. closeout documents, submittals, daily logs, etc.)
Review and enforce all contract terms and obligations
Adhere to all company policies, standards, and procedures
Other duties as assigned