Construction Project Coordinator

2 days ago


Des Moines, Iowa, United States The Weitz Company Contrack Watts, Inc. Full time
About the Role

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Construction Project Manager to join our Iowa Commercial team in Des Moines, IA.

Key Responsibilities
  • Project Scheduling: Prepare and manage project schedule; identify and address long lead items; update project plan as required; initiate changes to ensure adherence.
  • Negotiation and Contract Administration: Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
  • Reporting and Risk Management: Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings, and financial risk assessments.
  • Value Engineering and Scope Reduction: Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities.
  • Project Safety: Ensure project safety plan is completed and communicated to project team and subcontractors.
  • Preconstruction Support: Assist with preconstruction efforts.
  • Buy-Out Process: Manage buy-out process.
  • Constructability Review: Detect constructability issues with project design.
  • Contract Compliance: Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds, and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within scope.
  • Team Development: Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments, and promotions.
Requirements
  • Experience: At least five (5) years' of commercial construction experience is required, including project management experience. Candidate 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.
  • Skill Set: Business acumen, judgment, communication, solid leadership, client relations, negotiation, project management, solid construction knowledge, decision-making, conflict resolution, tact, adaptable, and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for a Project Manager.
  • Education: Industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Technology: Candidate 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.
Benefits and Compensation

We offer a competitive salary of $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • 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


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