Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction (Traveling)

The Weitz Company•Des Moines, IA

40d•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 Des Moines, Iowa. The role is responsible for profitably managing a large, complex project or multiple small-to-medium projects while providing leadership to clients and project team members. Working with the Senior Project Superintendent, the Senior Project Manager manages field and construction activities through the development and delivery stages of assigned projects. The position 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 fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

10 or more 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-oriented and highly organized.
Strong negotiation skills.
Proficiency in 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 construction.
Experience with JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, or P6.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee complex construction projects from start to finish, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
Provide leadership and management direction to project teams, foster collaboration, manage team 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 entities and stakeholders.
Develop project plans, budgets, and schedules; manage personnel, equipment, and material resources.
Prepare and manage project schedules, identify and address long-lead items, update plans, and initiate changes to support adherence to project requirements.
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 ensure projects remain within allocated funds.
Implement quality control and quality assurance measures, ensure required standards are met or exceeded, and identify areas for improvement.
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 buy-out process.
Identify constructability issues in project designs.
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 job assignments, establish goals, recommend disciplinary action when necessary, and recommend promotions.