Construction Project Manager in Des Moines, Iowa

You must have experience in the concrete industry!

Job Description

Responsible for project management and contract administration, including scheduling, project cost control, estimating and autonomous project closeouts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets for optimal cost control, acting as project money manager, always striving to beat the budget.
• Schedule and coordinate subcontractors/vendors for optimal production, and buyout subcontractors/vendors to maximize ROI.
• Prepare and distribute MOFs.
• Schedule and manage pre-production meetings with supervisors.
• Accurately read, interpret, and analyze construction plans.
• Review bids, estimates, and change orders for cost analysis.
• Negotiate, prepare, and review contracts with clients/vendors.
• Conduct detailed job cost analysis and assist production managers in the analysis of materials, subcontractors, and equipment to purchase.
• Understand local market prices and stay up to date on fluctuations.
• Motivate to continually improve the efficiency of the company and its crews.
• Ability to schedule multiple projects utilizing computer-aided scheduling software.
• Perform all other job-related tasks, as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Project management
• Construction management
• Commercial construction
• Concrete construction
• RFI
• Change order
• Project coordination
• Proficient mathematical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well under time constraints
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Skills & Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of commercial and heavy highway construction experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering, preferred.
• High school diploma and 2-4 years technical school or equivalent.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actALENTaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.