Job Description – Project Manager (Agricultural Construction)

Location: Onsite in Nevada, Iowa
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt
Compensation: $100,000 – $125,000 base salary (depending on experience)

Role Overview

The Project Manager will lead agricultural construction projects from initiation through closeout, overseeing site-level activities, subcontractor coordination, schedule control, and budget management. This individual will interact with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget project execution. This is a hands-on role in a family-owned, fast-growing company offering long-term potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead greenfield and retrofit construction projects from planning through completion
• Coordinate with clients and other parts of the business to develop project scopes and schedules
• Partner with internal functions: Procurement, Drafting, Site Superintendents, Safety, AR/AP, and Legal
• Use Acumatica ERP for project scheduling, change tracking, procurement, and reporting
• Conduct weekly project meetings with clients, engineers, and contractors to review progress and resolve issues
• Ensure daily jobsite safety and compliance using assessments, toolbox talks, and sign-off forms
• Manage and document change orders, project delays, and work milestones
• Perform site visits as needed (approx. 80% onsite in Nevada, IA, 20% travel using company-provided aircraft)
• Close out projects with formal punch list walkthrough and documentation

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in agricultural construction
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, equipment installation, and field coordination
• Experience in both new build and refurbish/retrofit environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Project); Acumatica experience is a plus
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred (Agriculture, Construction, Engineering, or related)
• Excellent interpersonal and documentation skills
• Self-starter who thrives in entrepreneurial, fast-moving environments
• Willingness to work onsite in Nevada, IA with minimal relocation support

Fringe Benefits

• Bonus: 25% profit sharing
• Health Benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement/401(k): Company matching up to 4% of a 5% contribution
• PTO/Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation with 2 paid personal days

Interview Process

• Step 1: Virtual interview with Randy Vier (VP) and one or more team managers (via Teams)
• Step 2: Panel interview with key corporate stakeholders (Teams or in-person)