Project Director

4 weeks ago

Des Moines, Iowa, United States The Weitz Company Contrack Watts, Inc. Full time
Project Manager

We value our employees as our most valuable asset and the key to our success. Our company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. We prioritize community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships, making The Weitz Company a great place to work.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our Iowa Commercial team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and manage project schedules, identify and address long lead items, update project plans as required, and 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 plans are completed and communicated to project teams and subcontractors.
  • Assist with preconstruction efforts.
  • Manage buy-out processes.
  • Detect constructability issues with project designs.
  • Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds, and change orders; ensure adherence, including work progress within scope.
  • Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments, and promotions.
Requirements:
  • At least five (5) years of commercial construction experience, including project management experience.
  • Candidates should have experience managing others with a proven history of leading, teaching, developing, and mentoring successfully.
  • Experience in a fast-paced business environment is helpful.
Skills:

Business acumen, judgment, communication, solid leadership, client relations, negotiation, project management, solid construction knowledge, decision-making, conflict resolution, tact, adaptable, and analytical abilities are necessary skills for a Project Manager.

Education:

An industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Technology:

Candidates should have experience with or be able to learn specific project management and scheduling software (e.g., JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Training will be provided on company standards.

What We Offer:
  • 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
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fully Paid Parental Leave
  • Voluntary Products including Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
  • Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company.

Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws).

The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

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