Project Manager - Aviation Construction (Traveling)

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

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Aviation experience is preferred.

Requirements

Industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
At least five (5) years’ of construction experience is required
Project management experience
Experience managing others with a proven history of leading, teaching, developing and mentoring successfully.
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.
Experience with or ability to learn specific project management and scheduling software (ex: JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Nice To Haves

Aviation experience is preferred
Aviation construction experience is preferred
Experience in a fast-paced business environment is helpful.

Responsibilities

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 project safety plan is completed and communicated to 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 scope
Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments and promotions
Perform other duties as assigned