Senior Project Manager (Traveling)

The Weitz Company•Des Moines, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring a Senior Project Manager to join its Commercial business unit as a national traveler. The role is responsible for safely and profitably managing administrative and field construction activities to quality standards while maintaining stakeholder relationships. The position will often oversee a single large-sized project and requires leadership aligned with company standards, shared goals, developing others, and building team morale and commitment. For the first six months, the Senior Project Manager will support the Mission Critical team before transferring to a Commercial project. Assigned locations have not yet been determined. National travel is required based on business and project needs, and a travel package will be provided.

Requirements

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 the needs of the business and client.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.
Strong negotiation skills.
Proficiency with basic computer software, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to learn job-related software after hire.
Willingness to travel nationally based on business and project needs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee complex construction projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to 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 communication, manage expectations, and resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
Collaborate with and manage partnerships with architects, engineers, and other project entities and stakeholders.
Develop project plans, budgets, and schedules; manage personnel, equipment, and materials.
Manage project schedules, identify and address long-lead items, update project plans, and initiate changes to support 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 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.
Detect constructability issues in project designs.
Understand and ensure adherence to contract terms, budgets, insurance, bonds, and change orders, including keeping work within scope.
Foster positive relationships with internal and external parties.
Develop and mentor team members; delegate tasks and responsibilities, recommend disciplinary action when necessary, assign work, establish goals, and recommend promotions.