Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction - (Traveling)

About the role

The Senior Project Manager will support the Iowa Business Unit on a data center project in Des Moines, IA. This role is responsible for managing large, complex projects or multiple smaller projects, providing leadership to clients and project team members, and working closely with the Sr. Project Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• 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 partnerships 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
• Avoid 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

Requirements

• 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
• Solid leadership skills and comfortable with conflict resolution
• An 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
• Experience with JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, P6 is a plus
• Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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