Project Manager (Des Moines)

Turner Construction CompanyWest Des Moines, IA
Onsite

About The Position

Leads, directs and coordinates the day-to-day management of the project. Reports to: Senior Project Manager or Project Executive. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe. Turner’s Des Moines office portfolio includes everything from healthcare, higher education, aviation, municipalities, commercial, sports, critical facilities, office building, and renovations. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum of ten years related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
  • Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting principles.
  • Proven written and verbal communication abilities, proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite of programs.
  • Must have advanced presentation skills.
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead in the development of high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Ensure regular feedback is shared with staff including timely completion of employee performance appraisals.
  • Manage and develop assigned staff toward maximum job performance and career potential.
  • Develop and improve upon assigned client relationships fostering a “trusted advisor” status.
  • Understand and administer Turner's contract and subcontract agreements.
  • Provide leadership to positively influence change.
  • Promote Turner's involvement in the community to help build strategic relationships and to embrace the community in which we live and work.
  • Foster and enhance architect, subcontractor and vendor relations.
  • Establish, update, and communicate the Master Project Schedule and manage its implementation.
  • May work with preconstruction team in development of project.
  • Manage budget and financial reporting, interpret and analyze reports to ensure adherence to project budget.
  • Manage the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program.
  • Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee and pricing decisions.
  • Understand, comply and advise others on Turner's business ethics and compliance programs.
  • Demonstrate high standard of personal accountability and integrity. Mentor staff to the same high standards.
  • Manage and oversee field operation and engineering processes and procedures.
  • Drive competencies to team on requirements for insurance, labor relations, and employee relations.
  • Drive enforcement of safety protocols by the project staff.
  • Work with Finance to initiate the Pay Application process and follow up to ensure payment is received in a timely manner.
  • Keep management informed on progress for project and budget through regularly scheduled Operations Review Meetings.
  • Support and drive utilization of various Turner initiatives.
  • Promote and utilize emerging technologies and innovations to support Turner sustainable competitive advantages.
  • Provide leadership to foster an environment of diversity and inclusion.
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