Project Manager - Procurement

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.•Des Moines, IA

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. From planning and design stages to on-site installation and delivery, our supply chain division provides maximum efficiency and cost savings. Its unique design-assist approach allows us to understand the project's vision early. Our complete supply chain solution provides certainty of cost, quality and schedule by delivering negotiated national pricing, pre-qualified suppliers and coordinated, responsive scheduling with construction. The Weitz Company is seeking a Procurement Project Manager for the Supply Chain business group to be located in Des Moines, IA. Travel may be required up to a week per month.

Requirements

Education: Industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Experience: At least five (5) years’ of construction experience is required, including project management experience. Candidate should have experience managing others with a proven history of leading, teaching, developing and mentoring successfully. Experience in a fast-paced business environment is helpful.
Skills: Business acumen, judgment, communication, solid leadership, client relations, negotiation, project management, solid construction knowledge, decision-making, conflict resolution, tact, adaptable and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for a Project Manager.
Technology: Candidate should have experience with or be able to learn specific project management and scheduling software (ex: JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta). Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Training will be provided on company standards.

Responsibilities

This position will provide overall estimating and project management for steel procurement
Responsible for accurate material quantity take-off
Develop comprehensive, detailed proposal for the projects estimated
Establish and maintain schedules with regard to both drawings and delivery
Work with customers to ensure that internal schedule is consistent with job schedule and manage schedule changes internally
Work closely with accounting to establish and manage a schedule of values for progress billing
Coordinate with steel subcontractors
Maintain project budget throughout each project, with profit and loss accountability
Identify opportunities for change orders and establish costs where applicable
Prepare, issue and track change order status for material above and beyond the original contract
Review purchase orders and specifications on new jobs to ensure the work scope is consistent with the bid
Minimize job site and schedule problems wherever possible and minimize the cost impact of potential back charges
Develop options and recommend best-value solutions based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials
Prepare and manage project schedule; identify and address long lead items; update project plan as required; initiate changes to ensure 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 buy-out process
Detect constructability issues with project design
Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds, and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within the scope
Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments, and promotions