Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction (Traveling)

The Weitz Company•Cedar Rapids, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a Senior Project Manager to support its Iowa Business Unit on a data center project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for profitably managing a large, complex project or multiple small-to-medium-sized projects while providing leadership to clients and project team members. Working in conjunction with the Senior Project Superintendent, this role manages field and construction activities throughout the development and delivery stages of assigned projects. The role typically reports to the Project Executive. The Weitz Company is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with offices throughout the United States. The company describes its employees as its most valuable asset and is committed to developing a diverse, inclusive, and continuously improving culture.

Requirements

At least 10 years of construction experience as a Project Manager or in a similar role.
Commercial construction experience working for a general contractor is required.
Experience leading, developing, and mentoring a team.
An industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Excellent project management skills and commercial construction knowledge.
Strong business acumen, tact, and relationship-building skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
Solid leadership skills and comfort with conflict resolution.
Analytical thinking and a high level of initiative.
Adaptability to meet business and client needs.
Detail orientation and strong organizational skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Proficiency with basic computer software, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to learn job-related software after hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in senior living, student housing, hospitality, condominium, or other lived-in product-type construction.
Experience with JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, or P6.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee complex construction projects from start to finish, ensuring timely completion, budget compliance, and high quality standards.
Provide leadership and management direction to project teams, foster collaboration, manage performance, and ensure adherence to project goals and company policy.
Identify and assess project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and monitor risk factors.
Lead client and stakeholder communications, manage expectations, and resolve issues.
Collaborate with and manage relationships with architects, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
Develop project plans, budgets, and schedules; manage personnel, equipment, and material resources.
Manage project schedules, identify and address long-lead items, update plans, 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.
Manage project budgets and expenses, prepare financial reports and monthly forecasts, and keep projects within allocated funds.
Implement quality control and assurance measures, ensure required standards are met or exceeded, and identify improvement opportunities.
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 and manage the buyout process.
Detect constructability issues in project design.
Understand and ensure adherence to contract terms, budgets, insurance, bonds, change orders, and project scope.
Foster positive relationships with internal and external parties.
Develop and mentor team members; delegate responsibilities and assignments, establish goals, recommend disciplinary action when necessary, and recommend promotions.