Senior Project Manager - Power Generation (Traveling)

The Weitz Company • Des Moines, IA

12d

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for profitably managing administrative and field construction activities to quality standards while maintaining relationships with stakeholders on assigned projects. The role may oversee multiple medium-sized projects, one large project, or an assigned scope within a large, complex project. The Project Manager is expected to follow company standards and policies, achieve shared goals, develop others, and build high morale and commitment. The position is part of the growing Industrial business unit; Power Generation experience is preferred.

Requirements

• An industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• At least five years of construction experience, including project management experience.
• Experience managing others, with a proven history of leading, teaching, developing, and mentoring successfully.
• Necessary skills include business acumen, judgment, communication, leadership, client relations, negotiation, project management, construction knowledge, decision-making, conflict resolution, tact, adaptability, and analytical ability.
• Experience with, or ability to learn, project management and scheduling software such as JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, and Asta.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to perform the stated duties satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

• Power Generation experience is preferred.
• Semiconductor experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project schedules, identify and address long-lead items, update project plans 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 project designs.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Rewarding bonus program
• Comprehensive benefits package with tax-advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability programs
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Generous paid time off provisions
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fully paid parental leave
• Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance
• Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior