Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction (Traveling)

Job Description:

The Weitz Company is hiring a Senior Project Manager to support our Iowa Business Unit on a data center project in Des Moines, IA!

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for profitably managing a large, complex project or multiple small to medium-sized projects while providing leadership to clients and project team members. This role works in conjunction with the Sr. Project Superintendent to manage all field and construction activities throughout the development and delivery stages of assigned project(s). The Senior Project Manager typically reports to the Project Executive.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do:

• 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 a collaborative team environment; manage team 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 partnership with architects, engineers and other key project team entities/stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules; manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Prepare and manage project schedule, identify and address long lead items, update project plan as needed, 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.
• Manage project budget, project expenses, and ensure projects are completed within allocated funds. Prepare financial reports and monthly forecasts.
• Implement quality control and quality assurance program and measures to ensure project meets and exceeds required standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities.
• Ensure project safety plan is completed and communicated to project team and subcontractors.
• Assist with preconstruction efforts and manage buy-out process.
• Detect constructability issues with project design.
• Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within scope.
• Foster positive relationships with both internal and external parties.
• Develop and mentor team members, including delegation of tasks/responsibilities for development, recommend disciplinary action when necessary, delegate job assignments, establish team member goals, and recommend promotions.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience:
  • 10+ years of construction experience working in construction as a Project Manager or in a similar role.
  • Commercial construction experience working for a general contractor (GC) 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.
  • Experience in senior living, student housing, hospitality, condominium, and/or other lived in product type construction is desired.
• Skills:
  • Excellent project management skills and commercial construction knowledge.
  • Strong business acumen, tact, and relationship building skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to make sound judgements and decisions.
  • Solid leadership skills and comfortable with conflict resolution.
  • Analytical thinker with a high level of initiative.
  • Adaptable to meet needs of the business and the client.
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized.
  • Strong negotiation skills.

• Technology:

• • Experience with JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, P6 is a plus.
  • Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire.

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

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